What exactly is a dog?

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a firm cat

>>423176
dog
dôɡ/
noun
noun: dog; plural noun: dogs

1.
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice. It is widely kept as a pet or for work or field sports.
synonyms: hound, canine; More
mongrel, mutt, cur;
pup, puppy;
informaldoggy/doggie, pooch, furball, man's best friend
"she went for a walk with her dog"
a wild animal of the dog family.
the male of an animal of the dog family, or of some other mammals such as the otter.
"a dog fox"

>>423270

informal
a person regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wicked (used as a term of abuse).
"come out, Michael, you dog!"

dated
used to refer to a person of a specified kind in a tone of playful reproof, commiseration, or congratulation.
"you lucky dog!"
used in various phrases to refer to someone who is abject or miserable, especially because they have been treated harshly.
"I make him work like a dog"
informalderogatory
a woman regarded as unattractive.
North Americaninformal
a thing of poor quality; a failure.
"a dog of a movie"

3.
short for firedog.
4.
a mechanical device for gripping.
5.
North Americaninformal
feet.
"if only I could sit down and rest my tired dogs"

>>423270
thank you!

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