pigeon loft

Thân thiện

A man feeds the pigeons in the 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a raised shelter in which pigeons are kept

Từ đồng nghĩa

• loft