dove dove /ˈdoʊv/

noun

1. () Any of numerous small pigeons  ( dove )
   any of numerous small pigeons
     The gentle cooing of the dove added a soothing melody to the peaceful garden.
   The gentle cooing of the dove added a soothing melody to the peaceful garden.
   
   
2. An emblem of peace  ( dove )
   an emblem of peace
    She released a dove into the sky as a symbol of peace.
   She released a dove into the sky as a symbol of peace.
   
   
3. Flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled  ( dove , squab )
   flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled
   
   
4. Someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations  ( dove , peacenik )
   someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations
   

 Dove

1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum  ( Columba , Dove )
   a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum
   
   

 timecard timecard /ˈtaɪmkɑrd/

noun

1. A card used with a time clock to record an employee's starting and quitting times each day  ( timecard )
   a card used with a time clock to record an employee's starting and quitting times each day
    Don't forget to stamp your timecard on the machine by the entrance every morning.
   Don't forget to stamp your timecard on the machine by the entrance every morning.
   
   
2. A card recording an employee's starting and quitting times each work day  ( timecard )
   a card recording an employee's starting and quitting times each work day
    Employees are reminded to punch their timecard when they start and finish their shift.
   Employees are reminded to punch their timecard when they start and finish their shift.
   
   

 autofocus autofocus /ˈɔːtoʊˌfoʊkəs/

noun

1. An optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically  ( autofocus )
   an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically
    With the camera's autofocus feature, capturing sharp images became significantly easier.
   With the camera's autofocus feature, capturing sharp images became significantly easier.
   
   

 primary primary /ˈpraɪˌmɛri/

adjective

1. () Of first rank, importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary  ( primary )
   of first rank, importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
    Primary goals
   primary goals
    A primary effect
   a primary effect
    Primary sources
   primary sources
    A primary interest
   a primary interest
   
2. () Not derived from or reducible to something else; basic  ( primary )
   not derived from or reducible to something else; basic
    A primary instinct
   a primary instinct
   
3. () Most important element  ( master , primary , chief , main , principal )
   most important element
    The chief aim of living
   the chief aim of living
    The main doors were of solid glass
   the main doors were of solid glass
    The principal rivers of America
   the principal rivers of America
    The principal example
   the principal example
    Policemen were primary targets
   policemen were primary targets
    The master bedroom
   the master bedroom
    A master switch
   a master switch
   
4. Of or being the essential or basic part  ( basal , elemental , elementary , primary )
   of or being the essential or basic part
    An elementary need for love and nurturing
   an elementary need for love and nurturing
    A basal reader
   a basal reader
   

noun

1. () A preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen  ( primary election , primary )
   a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
     The primary objective was to ensure the safety of the citizens.
   The primary objective was to ensure the safety of the citizens.
   
2. () One of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing  ( primary feather , primary quill , primary )
   one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing
   
3. Coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit  ( primary , primary coil , primary winding )
   coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit
    Current through the primary coil induces current in the secondary coil
   current through the primary coil induces current in the secondary coil
   
   
4. (astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it  ( primary )
   (astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it