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Definition of clay pigeon noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

clay pigeon

noun
 
/ˌkleɪ ˈpɪdʒɪn/
 
/ˌkleɪ ˈpɪdʒɪn/
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  1. a disc of baked clay that is thrown into the air for people to shoot at in the sport of clay pigeon shooting
    • You can play golf or shoot clay pigeons.
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