what is a dog?

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dog (dôg, dŏg)

n.

A domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) related to the foxes and wolves and raised in a wide variety of breeds.

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

A male animal of the family Canidae, especially of the fox or a domesticated breed.

Any of various other animals, such as the prairie dog.

Informal.

A person: You won, you lucky dog.

A person regarded as contemptible: You stole my watch, you dog.

Slang.

A person regarded as unattractive or uninteresting.

Something of inferior or low quality: “The President had read the speech to some of his friends and they told him it was a dog” (John P. Roche).

An investment that produces a low return or a loss.

dogs Slang. The feet.

See andiron.

Slang. A hot dog; a wiener.

Any of various hooked or U-shaped metallic devices used for gripping or holding heavy objects.

Astronomy. A sun dog.

adv.

Totally; completely. Often used in combination: dog-tired.

tr.v., dogged, dog·ging, dogs.

To track or trail persistently: “A stranger then is still dogging us” (Arthur Conan Doyle).

To hold or fasten with a mechanical device: “Watertight doors and hatches were dropped into place and dogged down to give the ship full watertight integrity” (Tom Clancy).

idioms:

dog it Slang.

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

go to the dogs

To go to ruin; degenerate.

put on the dog Informal.

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

Dog is a dog. If you dont get the idea, go Google Images and type 'dog', and theres would be like million pages of dog, then you would be embarassed that you asked that question.

Didnt you ask that question because you have nothing to do with your time?

It's a 4 legged animal. Comes in different breeds. It usually has a fur coat. Not all dogs have fur coats, but most do.

A dog is an animal that is obviously smarter than you, for HE knows you are human because you are able to go on the internet and type this silly question. =)

A cute animal usually covered in fur. A mammal. Man's best friend.

http://students.ou.edu/A/Amanda.D.Anderson-1/golde...

http://www.pups4sale.com.au/pug_pups_03a.jpg

http://www.dog.com/breed/docgrafx/beagle13.jpg

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images14/PoodleMiniPea...

Those are all different kinds of dogs, although there are many more kinds!

A animal with 4 legs and long ears

a dog is a 4 leged furry pet that people everywhere get to have as a best friend and someone to talk to .

a dog is a type of animal with four legs and a tounge and barks

A frequently anthropomorphised domesticated animal interbred like royalty.

In some sick countries a dog is good eatin'