clay pigeon
noun
: a saucer-shaped target usually made of baked clay or limestone and pitch and thrown from a trap in skeet and trapshooting
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Cal Fire said safety tips include recreational shooting in areas free of dry vegetation, avoiding shooting on hot, windy days and using paper targets or clay pigeons since steel targets and rocks can spark fires.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Of course, the resort is also open during the summer, offering cinematic adventures such as hot-air ballooning, rock climbing and clay pigeon shooting in warmer months.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Very much like Sophie, Rebecca hit a clay pigeon on the third try.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 31 July 2025
In addition to lead, the county’s staff report notes the site includes bullet and clay pigeon debris that must be removed to meet residential standards.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Of course, the resort is also open during the summer, offering cinematic adventures such as hot-air ballooning, rock climbing and clay pigeon shooting in warmer months.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Very much like Sophie, Rebecca hit a clay pigeon on the third try.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 31 July 2025
In addition to lead, the county’s staff report notes the site includes bullet and clay pigeon debris that must be removed to meet residential standards.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
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“Clay pigeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clay%20pigeon. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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