dog

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dog

A dog chases a ball in the park.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A domesticated carnivorous mammal: A member of the genus Canis, typically kept as a pet or for work/hunting. It is often noted for its loyalty and varied breeds.
    • A male animal of certain species: Specifically, a male of the dog, fox, or wolf family (e.g., a dog fox).
    • A person, often in a derogatory or informal sense: Can refer to a contemptible person, an unattractive woman, or simply a man (informal).
    • A mechanical device: A catch or support, such as a firedog (andiron) or a ratchet part.
    • A type of food: A smooth-textured, smoked sausage, often served on a roll (e.g., a hot dog).

  2. Verb:

    • To follow persistently: To pursue or track someone or something closely and tenaciously.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The dog barked at the mail carrier. (The domesticated animal made noise.)
    • He's a lucky dog to win that prize. (He is a fortunate man.)
    • They cooked the sausages over the dogs in the fireplace. (They used the metal supports.)
  • Verb:
    • Reporters will dog the celebrity's every move. (Reporters will follow the celebrity closely.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To dog it" (informal): To perform lazily or shirk responsibility.
    • He was accused of dogging it at work to avoid the hard tasks.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dogged (adj): Showing tenacious determination.
    • Her dogged pursuit of the truth finally yielded results.
  • Doggy/Doggie (n): A child's word for a dog.
  • Dog-like (adj): Resembling or characteristic of a dog.
  • Hot dog (n): A cooked sausage served in a sliced bun.
Synonyms
  • Noun (animal): Canine, hound, pooch (informal).
  • Verb: Pursue, chase, hound, tail, shadow.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Dog down (Nautical): To fasten securely.
  • Dog out (informal, often passive): To criticize or treat badly.
    • He felt dogged out by the negative comments.
Related Idioms
  • Every dog has its day: Everyone will have good luck or success at some point.
  • Go to the dogs: To deteriorate or become ruined.
    • The old neighborhood has gone to the dogs.
  • Let sleeping dogs lie: To avoid stirring up old troubles.
  • Rain cats and dogs: To rain very heavily.
  • A dog's life: A miserable, unhappy existence.
  • Hair of the dog: An alcoholic drink taken to cure a hangover.
  • You can't teach an old dog new tricks: It is difficult to make someone change their ways.
dog

A dog chases a ball in the park.

Verb
  1. go after with the intent to catch
    • The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
    • the dog chased the rabbit
Noun
  1. metal supports for logs in a fireplace
    • the andirons were too hot to touch
  2. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
  3. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
  4. someone who is morally reprehensible
    • you dirty dog
  5. informal term for a man
    • you lucky dog
  6. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
    • she got a reputation as a frump
    • she's a real dog
  7. a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
    • the dog barked all night

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