dog meaning and definition

DOG noun

Definition of dog (noun)

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

DOG verb

Definition of dog (verb)

1. go after with the intent to catch
   • "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
   • synonyms: chase, chase after, give chase, go after, tag, tail, track, trail