dog

/dˈɔɡ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

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”
a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
“she got a reputation as a frump”
informal term for a man
“you lucky dog”
someone who is morally reprehensible
“you dirty dog”
a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
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”

verb

go after with the intent to catch
“The policeman chased the mugger down the alley”

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