dog (n.)

  1. 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 ]

  2. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; she got a reputation as a frump; shes a real dog

    [ Syn: frump ]

  3. informal term for a man; you lucky dog'

  4. someone who is morally reprehensible; you dirty dog

    [ Syn: cad , bounder , blackguard , hound , heel ]

  5. 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 ]

  6. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

    [ Syn: pawl , detent , click ]

  7. metal supports for logs in a fireplace; the andirons were too hot to touch

    [ Syn: andiron , firedog , dog-iron ]

    dog (v.)

  1. 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 ]

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