n.
Pronunciation: ' do ̇ g, ' däg
Function: noun
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English docga
Date: before 12th century
1 a : CANID especially : a highly variable domestic mammal ( Canis familiaris ) closely related to the gray wolf b : a male dog also : a male usually carnivorous mammal
2 a : a worthless or contemptible person b : FELLOW , CHAP <a lazy dog > <you lucky dog >
3 a : any of various usually simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening that consist of a spike, bar, or hook b : ANDIRON
4 : uncharacteristic or affected stylishness or dignity <put on the dog >
5 capitalized : either of the constellations Canis Major or Canis Minor
6 plural : FEET
7 plural : RUIN <going to the dog s >
8 : one inferior of its kind <the movie was a dog >: as a : an investment not worth its price b : an undesirable piece of merchandise
9 : an unattractive person especially : an unattractive girl or woman
10 : HOT DOG 1
– dog · like \ ' do ̇ g- ˌ l ī k \ adjective
dog 1a: 1 pastern, 2 chest, 3 flews, 4 muzzle, 5 stop, 6 occiput, 7 leather, 8 crest, 9 withers, 10 loin, 11 point of rump, 12 hock or tarsus, 13 knee or stifle, 14 brisket, 15 elbow, 16 feathering