waterdog

or wa·ter dog

[ waw-ter-dawg, -dog, wot-er- ]

noun
  1. any of several large salamanders, as a mudpuppy or hellbender.

Origin of waterdog

1
First recorded in 1855–60; water + dog

Words Nearby waterdog

Other definitions for water dog (2 of 2)

water dog

noun
  1. a dog that swims well or is trained to retrieve waterfowl in hunting.

  2. Informal. a person who feels at home in or on the water.

Origin of water dog

2
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

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How to use waterdog in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for water dog

water dog

noun
  1. a dog trained to hunt in water

  2. informal a dog or person who enjoys going in or on the water

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