Gyro-pigeon

Gyro-pigeon
Gyro-pigeon Gy"ro-pi`geon (j[imac]"r[-o]*p[i^]j`[u^]n), n. [L. gyrare to revolve + E. pigeon.] A flying object simulating a pigeon in flight, when projected from a spring trap. It is used as a flying target in shooting matches. --Knight. [1913 Webster]

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