dog
- n 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 - n a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
she's a real dog - n informal term for a man
you lucky dog - n someone who is morally reprehensible
you dirty dog - n a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
- n a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
- n metal supports for logs in a fireplace
- v go after with the intent to catch
the dog chased the rabbit
dog's-tooth check
- n textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks
dog's-tooth violet
- n perennial woodland spring-flowering plant; widely cultivated