Noun
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metal supports for logs in a fireplace
"the andirons were too hot to touch"
- dog iron -
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
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a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked
often served on a bread roll
- hot dog -
someone who is morally reprehensible
"you dirty dog"
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informal term for a man
"you lucky dog"
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a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
"she got a reputation as a frump"
"she's a real dog"
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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"
- domestic dog - canis familiaris
Verb
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go after with the intent to catch
"The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"
"the dog chased the rabbit"
- chase after - give chase - go after