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clay pigeon
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clay pigeon
(noun)
clay pigeon
noun
plural
clay pigeons
clay pigeon
noun
plural
clay pigeons
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLAY PIGEON
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a circular object made of baked clay that people throw into the air and shoot at to practice their shooting skills
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