made by art; not natural or pathologic. 1  artificial respiration any method of forcing air into the lungs in a person who still has a pulse but whose breathing has stopped. Artificial respiration can be given with no equipment, so that it is an ideal emergency first aid procedure. 2  Indications.
stool pigeon - someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police. canary, fink, snitch, stoolie, stoolpigeon, sneaker, snitcher, sneak. betrayer, blabber, informer, squealer, rat - one who reveals confidential information in return for money.
King pigeon. The King is a breed of pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding primarily as a utility breed. Kings along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for large size and suitability for squab production.