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noun
1.
a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties.
2.
any carnivore of the dogfamily Canidae, having prominent canine teeth and, in the wild state, a long and slender muzzle, a deep-chested muscular body, a bushy tail, and large, erect ears. Compare canid.
3.
the male of such an animal.
4.
any of various animals resembling a dog.
5.
EXPANDa despicable man or youth.
6.
Informal. a fellow in general: a lucky dog.
7.
8.
Slang.
a.
something worthless or of extremely poor quality: That used car you bought is a dog.
b.
an utter failure; flop: Critics say his new play is a dog.
9.
Slang. an ugly, boring, or crude person.
10.
Slang. hot dog.
11.
(initial capital letter
) Astronomy. either of two constellations, Canis Major or Canis Minor.
) Astronomy. either of two constellations, Canis Major or Canis Minor.12.
Machinery.
a.
any of various mechanical devices, as for gripping or holding something.
b.
a projection on a moving part for moving steadily or for tripping another part with which it engages.
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14.
a cramp binding together two timbers.
15.
an iron bar driven into a stone or timber to provide a means of lifting it.
16.
an andiron; firedog.
17.
Meteorology. a sundog or fogdog.
18.
COLLAPSEa word formerly used in communications to represent the letter D.
verb (used with object)
19.
to follow or track like a dog, especially with hostile intent; hound.
20.
to drive or chase with a dog or dogs.
21.
Machinery. to fasten with dogs.
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dog it, Informal.
a.
to shirk one's responsibility; loaf on the job.
b.
to retreat, flee, renege, etc.: a sponsor who dogged it when needed most.
23.
go to the dogs, Informal. to deteriorate; degenerate morally or physically: This neighborhood is going to the dogs.
24.
lead a dog's life, to have an unhappy or harassed existence: He maintained that he led a dog's life in the army.
25.
let sleeping dogs lie, to refrain from action that would alter an existing situation for fear of causing greater problems or complexities.
26.
put on the dog, Informal. to assume an attitude of wealth or importance; put on airs.
Origin:
before 1050; Middle English dogge, Old English docga
before 1050; Middle English dogge, Old English docga
Related forms
dog·less, adjective
dog·like, adjective
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- We weren't planning to get another dog.
- Scientists have decoded the dog genome.
- Imagine a device that would let you "talk" with your dog or cat.
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World English Dictionary
| dog (dɒɡ) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. a domesticated canine mammal, Canis familiaris, occurring in many breeds that show a great variety in size and form |
| b. (as modifier): dog biscuit | |
| 2. | a. any other carnivore of the family Canidae, such as the dingo and coyote |
| b. (as modifier): the dog family Related: canine | |
| 3. | a. the male of animals of the dog family |
| b. (as modifier): a dog fox | |
| 4. | (modifier) |
| a. spurious, inferior, or useless: dog Latin | |
| b. (in combination): dogberry | |
| 5. | a mechanical device for gripping or holding, esp one of the axial slots by which gear wheels or shafts are engaged to transmit torque |
| 6. | informal a fellow; chap: you lucky dog |
| 7. | informal a man or boy regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wretched |
| 8. | informal (US) a male friend: used as a term of address |
| 9. | slang an unattractive or boring girl or woman |
| 10. | informal (US), (Canadian) something unsatisfactory or inferior |
| 11. | short for firedog |
| 12. | fogdog seadog See sundog any of various atmospheric phenomena |
| 13. | a dog's chance no chance at all |
| 14. | informal a dog's dinner, a dog's breakfast something that is messy or bungled |
| 15. | a dog's life a wretched existence |
| 16. | dog eat dog ruthless competition or self-interest |
| 17. | informal like a dog's dinner dressed smartly or ostentatiously |
| 18. | informal (US), (Canadian) put on the dog to behave or dress in an ostentatious or showy manner |
| —vb , dogs, dogging, dogged | |
| 19. | to pursue or follow after like a dog |
| 20. | to trouble; plague: to be dogged by ill health |
| 21. | to chase with a dog or dogs |
| 22. | to grip, hold, or secure by a mechanical device |
| —adv | |
| 23. | (
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| Related: canine | |
| [Old English docga, of obscure origin] | |
| 'doglike | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
dog
O.E. docga, a late, rare word used of a powerful breed of canine. It forced out O.E. hund (the general Germanic and IE word; see canine) by 16c. and subsequently was picked up in many continental languages (cf. Fr. dogue, Dan. dogge), but the origin remains one of the great
EXPANDmysteries of English etymology. Many expressions -- a dog's life (c.1600), go to the dogs (1610s), etc. -- reflect earlier hard use of the animals as hunting accessories, not pampered pets. In ancient times, "the dog" was the worst throw in dice (attested in Gk., L., and Skt., where the word for "the lucky player" was lit. "the dog-killer"), which plausibly explains the Gk. word for "danger," kindynas, which appears to be "play the dog." Slang meaning "ugly woman" is from 1930s; that of "sexually aggressive man" is from 1950s. Dog tag is from 1918. To dog-ear a book is from 1650s; dog-eared in extended sense of "worn, unkempt" is from 1894.
COLLAPSE
"Notwithstanding, as a dog hath a day, so may I perchance have time to declare it in deeds." [Queen Elizabeth, 1550]Phrase put on the dog "get dressed up" (1934) may refer back to the stiff stand-up shirt collars that in the 1890s were the height of male fashion (and were known as dog-collars at least from 1883), with reference to collars worn by dogs. The common Sp. word for "dog," perro, also is a mystery word of unknown origin, perhaps from Iberian.
"It is ill wakyng of a sleapyng dogge." [Heywood, 1562]
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Slang Dictionary
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dog definition
toolsAn enhanced version of the Unix cat command that, in addition to outputting the contents of files, can output the data obtained by fetching URLs. It also offers various output options such as line numbering.
Unix manual page: (http://www.penguin-soft.com/penguin/man/1/dog.html).
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Easton
Bible Dictionary
Dog definition
frequently mentioned both in the Old and New Testaments. Dogs were used by the Hebrews as a watch for their houses (Isa. 56:10), and for guarding their flocks (Job 30:1). There were also then as now troops of semi-wild dogs that wandered about devouring dead bodies and the offal of the streets (1 Kings 14:11; 16:4; 21:19, 23; 22:38; Ps. 59:6, 14). As the dog was an unclean animal, the terms "dog," "dog's head," "dead dog," were used as terms of reproach or of humiliation (1 Sam. 24:14; 2 Sam. 3:8; 9:8; 16:9). Paul calls false apostles "dogs" (Phil. 3:2). Those who are shut out of the kingdom of heaven are also so designated (Rev. 22:15). Persecutors are called "dogs" (Ps. 22:16). Hazael's words, "Thy servant which is but a dog" (2 Kings 8:13), are spoken in mock humility=impossible that one so contemptible as he should attain to such power.
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American Heritage
Idioms & Phrases
dog
In addition to the idioms beginning with dog, also see coon's (dog's) age; every dog has its day; go to pot (the dogs); hair of the dog; hot dog; in the doghouse; let sleeping dogs lie; put on the dog; rain cats and dogs; see a man about a dog; shaggy dog story; sick as a dog; tail wagging the dog; teach an old dog new tricks; throw to the wolves (dogs); top banana (dog).
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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