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blue peter

The correct spelling is blue peter.

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noun

Say it like: Blue- pe-ter

The correct spelling is blue peter. A blue signal flag with a white rectangle in the centre, signifying "P". When flown alone, indicates that a ship is ready to sail, requiring all crew members and passengers to r…

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A blue signal flag with a white rectangle in the centre, signifying "P". When flown alone, indicates that a ship is ready to sail, requiring all crew members and passengers to return on board.
  2. 2.In whist, a play that calls for trumps by throwing away a higher card of a suit while holding a lower one.
  3. 3.The American coot, Fulica americana.

verb

  1. 1.In whist, to play a blue peter.

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