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
[ Syn: domestic dog , domestic dog , canis familiaris , canis familiaris ]
a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; she got a reputation as a frump; shes a real dog
[ Syn: frump ]
informal term for a man; you lucky dog'
someone who is morally reprehensible; you dirty dog
[ Syn: cad , bounder , blackguard , hound , heel ]
a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
[ Syn: frank , frankfurter , hotdog , hot dog , wiener , wienerwurst , weenie ]
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
metal supports for logs in a fireplace; the andirons were too hot to touch
dog (n.)
go after with the intent to catch; The policeman chased the mugger down the alley; the dog chased the rabbit
[ Syn: chase , chase after , trail , tail , tag , give chase , go after , track ]