The meaning of Dog
Dog – definition
nounA domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.
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‘all dogs have an intense sense of smell, and every dog likes to sniff,’ smith said.nounAn unpleasant, contemptible, or wicked man.
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He was interrupted by cries of ‘dirty dog!’nounUsed in names of dogfishes, e.g. sandy dog, spur-dog.
nounA mechanical device for gripping.
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The firm have been making grips for years and these dogs here felt so soft and comfortable.nounFeet.
nounBarriers used to keep horses off a particular part of the track.
verbFollow (someone) closely and persistently.
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Photographers seemed to dog her every stepverbAct lazily; fail to try one's hardest.
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Eric had a reputation for dogging it a littleverbGrip (something) with a mechanical device.
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She has dogged the door shut
nounA canine domesticated by man since prehistoric times
nounAn animal with four legs, commonly kept as a pet, and sometimes used to guard things
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You won $1000? you lucky dog!, the scandal seems likely to dog him for months to come.
nounAn investment, company, or product that will probably fail
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It is dog eat dog on las vegas's world-famous strip as huge casino complexes compete for attention.…
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Word origin
Old English docga, of unknown origin.
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