Dictionary entries for 'dog' - Ask.com UK Search

Synonyms

dog

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
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"

go after with the intent to catch: "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"

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