dog

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”

a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman

• “she got a reputation as a frump”
• “she”

informal term for a man

• “you lucky dog”

someone who is morally reprehensible

• “you dirty dog”

a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

metal supports for logs in a fireplace

• “the andirons were too hot to touch”

go after with the intent to catch

• “The policeman chased the mugger down the alley”
• “the dog chased the rabbit”