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Words with a similar base: dog, dog-iron, domestic_dog, firedog, hot_dog, hotdog

'dog'

[dog.n.01] as in: 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

Examples:
the dog barked all night

'dog'

[frump.n.01] as in: a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman

Examples:
she got a reputation as a frump
she's a real dog

'dog'

[dog.n.03] as in: informal term for a man

Examples:
you lucky dog

'dog'

[cad.n.01] as in: someone who is morally reprehensible

Examples:
you dirty dog

'dog'

[frank.n.02] as in: a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

'dog'

[pawl.n.01] as in: a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

'dog'

[andiron.n.01] as in: metal supports for logs in a fireplace

Examples:
the andirons were too hot to touch

'dog'

[chase.v.01] as in: go after with the intent to catch

Examples:
The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
the dog chased the rabbit

Origins

					dog (English)
└── dogge (Middle English (1100-1500))
    ├── docga (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── dogga (Old English (ca. 450-1100))