pigeon loft
Definition
Noun: A pigeon loft is a raised structure or shelter specifically designed and built for keeping domestic pigeons. It serves as their housing, providing protection and a nesting area.
Usage
The term "pigeon loft" is used to describe the physical building where pigeons are housed. It is a compound noun where "pigeon" specifies the type of animal and "loft" indicates the type of structure. * The enthusiast built a new pigeon loft at the end of his garden. * Cleaning the pigeon loft is an essential weekly task for the owner.
Advanced Usage
- "to loft pigeons": This is a less common verb phrase meaning to keep or house pigeons in a loft.
- He has been lofting pigeons for over twenty years.
Variants and Related Words
- Loft (noun): A room or space directly under the roof of a building, often used for storage. More broadly, it can refer to any similar raised structure or gallery.
- Dovecote (noun): A synonym for a pigeon loft, often referring to a smaller, decorative structure.
- Pigeon house (noun): Another synonym for a pigeon loft.
Synonyms
- Dovecote
- Pigeon house
- Columbary (a formal or historical term)
Related Phrases
- Pigeon racing: A sport where specially bred pigeons are released to return to their home loft over a measured distance.
- The condition of the pigeon loft is crucial for success in pigeon racing.
- Pigeon fancier: A person who keeps and breeds pigeons, typically in a pigeon loft.
- The pigeon fancier spent the morning tending to his loft.
Noun
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a raised shelter in which pigeons are kept
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