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