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clay pigeon

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clay pigeon
n.
A clay disk thrown as a flying target for skeet and trapshooting. Also called bird.

clay pigeon
n
1. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a disc of baked clay hurled into the air from a machine as a target to be shot at
2. US slang a person in a defenceless position; sitting duck
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Noun1.clay pigeonclay pigeon - target used in skeet or trapshooting
target, butt - sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at


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Shooters can use only small wood, paper, clay pigeon, or metal spinning targets in these areas.
Nelson County had approved shooting live game at Orion's 450-acre rural tract of land, but effectively banned the discharge of firearms for sporting clays, helice and other clay pigeon shooting activities to be located on the same property.
A clay pigeon, above, shatters during the shootout, as competitors, right, try their luck with the latest shotguns.
 
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