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dog

(dog, dŏg)

one. A domesticated carnivorous mammal (Dog syn. Canis lupus subsp. familiaris) occurring equally a wide variety of breeds, many of which are traditionally used for hunting, herding, cartoon sleds, and other tasks, and are kept every bit pets.

ii. Any of various carnivorous mammals of the family Canidae, such as the dingo.

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7. dogs Slang The feet.

ix. Slang A hot domestic dog; a wiener.

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tr.five. dogged, dog·ging, dogs

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dog information technology Slang

To fail to expend the endeavour needed to do or accomplish something.

go to the dogs

To go to ruin; degenerate.

put on the canis familiaris Informal

To make an ostentatious display of elegance, wealth, or civilisation.

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