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1dog
noun, often attributive \ˈdȯg, ˈdäg\
Definition of DOG
1
a : canid; especially : a highly variable domestic mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf b : a male dog; also : a male usually carnivorous mammal
3
a : any of various usually simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening that consist of a spike, bar, or hook b : andiron
4
: uncharacteristic or affected stylishness or dignity <put on the dog>
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capitalized : either of the constellations Canis Major or Canis Minor
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plural : feet
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plural : ruin <going to the dogs>
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: one inferior of its kind <the movie was a dog>: as a : an investment not worth its price b : an undesirable piece of merchandise
9
: an unattractive person; especially : an unattractive girl or woman
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Origin of DOG
Middle English, from Old English docga
First Known Use: before 12th century
2dog
adjective
Definition of DOG
1
: canine
2
: spurious; especially : unlike that used by native speakers or writers <dog Latin> <dog French>
First Known Use of DOG
14th century
3dog
verb
dogged \ˈdȯgd, ˈdägd\ dog·ging
Definition of DOG
transitive verb
1
a : to hunt, track, or follow like a hound <dogged her every move> b : to worry as if by pursuit with dogs : plague <dogged by his past failures> c : to bother or pester persistently <dogged him about his grades>
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First Known Use of DOG
1519
4dog
adverb
DOG Defined for Kids
1dog
noun \ˈdȯg\
Definition of DOG for Kids
1
: a domestic animal that eats meat and is closely related to the wolves
2
: any of the group of mammals (as wolves, foxes, and jackals) to which the domestic dog belongs
2dog
verb
doggeddog·ging
Definition of DOG for Kids
1
: to hunt, track, or follow like a hound <I dogged them all the way.>
2
: pester
3
: to cause problems for <Injuries dogged the team.>
Medical Dictionary
dog
noun , often attrib \ˈdȯg\
Medical Definition of DOG
: a highly variable carnivorous domesticated mammal of the genus Canis (C. familiaris) closely related to the common wolf (Canis lupus); broadly : any member of the family Canidae
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