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Word: Dog
Speech Type: Noun
Old English docga, of unknown origin
dɒɡ
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.
Short Definition:domesticated carnivorous mammal
an unpleasant, contemptible, or wicked man
Short Definition:unpleasant man
Examples:- he was interrupted by cries of ‘dirty dog!’
- come out, Michael, you dog!
used in names of dogfishes, e.g. sandy dog, spur-dog.
Short Definition:dogfish
a mechanical device for gripping.
Short Definition:gripping device
feet.
Short Definition:feet
barriers used to keep horses off a particular part of the track.
Short Definition:barriers on racecourse
Word: Dog
Speech Type: Verb
dɒɡ
follow (someone) closely and persistently
Short Definition:follow closely and persistently
Examples:- photographers seemed to dog her every step
act lazily; fail to try one's hardest
Short Definition:be lazy
Examples:- Eric had a reputation for dogging it a little
grip (something) with a mechanical device
Short Definition:grip with mechanical device
Examples:- she has dogged the door shut
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