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blue peter

noun

Nautical.
  1. a blue flag with a white square in the center, designating the letter P in the International Code of Signals, flown by a vessel in port to indicate its imminent departure.



blue peter

noun

  1. a signal flag of blue with a white square at the centre, displayed by a vessel about to leave port

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of blue peter1

First recorded in 1815–25
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Word History and Origins

Origin of blue peter1

C19: from the name Peter
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Example Sentences

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In April 2023, just before his coronation, the King received two gold Blue Peter badges, one each for himself and Camilla.

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Other gifts on the list also included a feather crown from Amazonian Indigenous leaders, two gold Blue Peter badges and a tea set from Smythson of Bond Street.

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Blue Peter presenter Joel Mawhinney, who took part, said: "Events like this are really important to give a heads-up as to what you can do if you find yourself in a tricky situation."

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Blue Peter, the longest-running children's show in the world, has recorded its final live episode as the show moves to a pre-recorded format, the BBC has confirmed.

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The presenter was sacked from the show in the 1990s after admitting drug taking but returned for its 60th anniversary, receiving a famous Blue Peter badge.

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