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DOG

Definition:

[noun] 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: domestic Canis familiaris
[noun] a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; "she got a reputation as a frump"; "she's a real dog"
Synonyms: frump
[noun] informal term for a man; "you lucky dog"
[noun] someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog"
Synonyms: cad, bounder, blackguard, hound, heel
[noun] a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
Synonyms: frank, frankfurter, hothot wiener, wienerwurst, weenie
[noun] a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
Synonyms: pawl, detent, click
[noun] metal supports for logs in a fireplace; "the andirons were too hot to touch"
Synonyms: andiron, fire-iron
[verb] go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
Synonyms: chase, chase after, trail, tail, tag, give chase, go after, track