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blue peter

 

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Noun blue peter has 1 sense
  1. blue peter - a blue flag with a white square in the center indicates that the vessel is ready to sail
    --1 is a kind of
    code flag, nautical signal flag

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Blue Peter

Description:

Blue Peter is a British children's television program that has been broadcasting since 1958. It is one of the longest-running TV shows aimed at children, and it aims to entertain, educate, and inspire creativity in its young audience.

Noun:

In British slang, "blue peter" can also refer to a flag or a pennant with a blue diagonal stripe on a white background. This term is often used by sailors.

Example: The ship proudly flew a blue peter as it set sail.

Verb:

As a verb, "blue peter" means to accidentally spill or splash liquid onto someone or something. This term is commonly used in local English dialects.

Example: Be careful not to blue peter your drink all over the table.

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