English

Detailed Synonyms for dog in English

dog:

dog [the ~] nomen

  1. the dog
    the dog; the hound
  2. the dog
    the dog
    • dog [the ~] nomen
  3. the 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 1
    the dog; the Canis familiaris; the domestic 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 1
  4. the dog
    – metal supports for logs in a fireplace 1
    the dog; the firedog; the andiron; the dog-iron
    – metal supports for logs in a fireplace 1
  5. the dog
    – a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward 1
    the dog; the click; the detent; the pawl
    – a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward 1
  6. the dog
    – a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll 1
    the dog; the frank; the frankfurter; the hot dog; the wiener; the hotdog; the wienerwurst; the weenie
    – a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll 1
  7. the dog
    – someone who is morally reprehensible 1
    the dog; the heel; the hound; the cad; the blackguard; the bounder
    – someone who is morally reprehensible 1
  8. the dog
    – informal term for a man 1
    the dog
    – informal term for a man 1
    • dog [the ~] nomen
      • you lucky dog1
  9. the dog
    – a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman 1
    the dog; the frump
    – a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman 1
    • dog [the ~] nomen
      • she's a real dog1
    • frump [the ~] nomen
      • she got a reputation as a frump1

dog verb

  1. dog
    – go after with the intent to catch 1
    to track; to chase; to tag; to trail; dog; tail; to go after; give chase; chase after
    – go after with the intent to catch 1
    • track verb (tracks, tracked, tracking)
    • chase verb (chases, chased, chasing)
      • The policeman chased the mugger down the alley1
      • the dog chased the rabbit1
    • tag verb (tags, tagged, tagging)
    • trail verb (trails, trailed, trailing)
    • dog verb
      • the dog chased the rabbit1
    • tail verb
    • go after verb (goes after, went after, going after)
    • give chase verb

Related Words for "dog":

  • dogs

Alternate Synonyms for "dog":


Related Definitions for "dog":

  1. a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds1
    • the dog barked all night1
  2. metal supports for logs in a fireplace1
  3. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward1
  4. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll1
  5. someone who is morally reprehensible1
    • you dirty dog1
  6. informal term for a man1
    • you lucky dog1
  7. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman1
    • she's a real dog1
  8. go after with the intent to catch1
    • the dog chased the rabbit1

Related Synonyms for dog