Dog Word Meaning

Word: Dog
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:

Old English docga, of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dɒɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Definition:

an unpleasant, contemptible, or wicked man

Short Definition:

unpleasant man

Examples:
  • he was interrupted by cries of ‘dirty dog!’
  • come out, Michael, you dog!
Definition:

used in names of dogfishes, e.g. sandy dog, spur-dog.

Short Definition:

dogfish

Definition:

a mechanical device for gripping.

Short Definition:

gripping device

Definition:

feet.

Short Definition:

feet

Definition:

barriers used to keep horses off a particular part of the track.

Short Definition:

barriers on racecourse

Word: Dog
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dɒɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

follow (someone) closely and persistently

Short Definition:

follow closely and persistently

Examples:
  • photographers seemed to dog her every step
Definition:

act lazily; fail to try one's hardest

Short Definition:

be lazy

Examples:
  • Eric had a reputation for dogging it a little
Definition:

grip (something) with a mechanical device

Short Definition:

grip with mechanical device

Examples:
  • she has dogged the door shut

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