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- dog flea/ˈdɒɡ ˌfliː/A small, wingless, parasitic insect (Ctenocephalides canis) that feeds on the blood of dogs.nounB1 (Intermediate)
- dog fouling/ˈdɒɡ ˌfaʊ.lɪŋ/The act of a dog defecating in a public place and the owner's failure to clean it up.nounLow-frequency compound noun (but common in UK public discourse on the topic).
- dog fox/ˈdɒɡ ˌfɒks/A male fox.nounLow
- dog handler/ˈdɒɡ ˌhæn.dlə/A person whose job is to control, train, or work with dogs, especially in professional contexts such as police, security, or dog shows.nounC1
- dog hook/ˈdɒɡ ˌhʊk/A specialized hook or metal implement designed to safely separate or handle dogs, particularly in contexts like veterinary medicine, animal control, or dog fighting.nounC1-C2 / Low
- dog in the manger/ˌdɒɡ ɪn ðə ˈmeɪn.dʒə(r)/A person who selfishly prevents others from using something they themselves cannot use or do not want.nounLow
- dog iron/ˈdɒɡ ˌaɪən/An iron bar with bent ends or a U-shaped metal bar, used as a support (often as a firedog) or for lifting heavy objects.nounLow/Very Low
- dog latin/ˌdɒɡ ˈlæt.ɪn/A humorous or simplified imitation of Latin, often made by adding Latin-sounding endings to English words.nounLow
- dog nail/ˈdɒɡ ˌneɪl/The hard, keratinous growth at the end of a dog's toe; a canine claw.nounLow
- dog officer/ˈdɒɡ ˌɒf.ɪ.sə(r)/An official, often employed by a local authority, whose job is to deal with stray, lost, or dangerous dogs and enforce laws related to dog ownership.nounLow (Specialist/Official)
- dog paddle/ˈdɒɡ ˌpæd.l̩/A basic, simple swimming stroke where the swimmer keeps their head above water and moves their arms and legs in a manner resembling a dog swimming.nounC1
- dog rose/ˈdɒɡ ˌrəʊz/A common wild rose (Rosa canina) native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia, characterised by its arching stems, pink or white flowers, and red, oval hips.nounC1 (Low-frequency word, specialised)
- dog salmon/ˈdɒɡ ˈsæmən/A specific Pacific salmon species (Oncorhynchus keta), also known as chum salmon, characterized by its lower commercial value and distinctive dark, dog-like teeth during spawning.nounVery Low / Specialized
- dog shift/ˈdɒɡ ʃɪft/A work shift, typically during late night or early morning hours, considered undesirable due to its timing.nounC2 / Low-frequency / Specialised
- dog show/ˈdɒɡ ʃəʊ/A competitive event where purebred dogs are judged against their breed standards, typically focusing on conformation, movement, and temperament.nounB2
- dog star/ˈdɒɡ ˌstɑː/The brightest star in the night sky, Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major.nounLow
- dog tag/ˈdɒɡ tæɡ/A small, metal identification tag worn by military personnel on a chain around the neck, containing essential personal information.nounB2
- dog tick/ˈdɒɡ ˌtɪk/A species of hard-bodied tick (specifically, Rhipicephalus sanguineus) that commonly infests dogs and other canines, feeding on their blood.nounLow
- dog train/ˈdɒɡ ˌtreɪn/A sequence of railway cars, often in a freight context, led by a locomotive specifically dedicated to a particular function or route, typically lighter/shorter than a main train; also refers to a group of working sled dogs harnessed together.nounLow
- dog tucker/ˈdɒɡ ˌtʌk.ər/Meat or food specifically for dogs; something considered worthless or only fit for animal consumption.nounVery Low
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