Definition: any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
Similar words: dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris
Definition: 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
Usage: the dog barked all night
Definition: a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
Similar words: copy
Definition: a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
Usage: she made a copy of the designer dress; the clone was a copy of its ancestor
Definition: an artifact designed to be played with
Synonyms: toy
Definition: a device regarded as providing amusement
Usage: private airplanes are a rich man's toy
Similar words: device
Definition: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Usage: the device is small enough to wear on your wrist; a device intended to conserve water
Synonyms: toy
Definition: a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
Usage: a toy stove
Similar words: replica, replication, reproduction
Definition: copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
Definition: engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
Usage: They played games on their opponents; play the stock market; play with her feelings; toy with an idea
Similar words: act, behave, do
Definition: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Usage: You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool; What makes her do this way?; The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
Synonyms: fiddle, diddle, play, toy
Definition: manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
Usage: She played nervously with her wedding ring; Don't fiddle with the screws; He played with the idea of running for the Senate
Similar words: manipulate
Definition: hold something in one's hands and move it
Synonyms: dally, toy, flirt, play
Definition: behave carelessly or indifferently
Usage: Play about with a young girl's affection
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel