- water dog
- noun1. a person who enjoys being in or on the water• Syn: ↑water rat2. a dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl• Hypernyms: ↑sporting dog, ↑gun dog
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nounEtymology: Middle English waterdogge, from water + dogge dog — more at dog1. : a dog (as a retriever or water spaniel) experienced and strong as a swimmer or trained to retrieve waterfowl2.b. : any of several large salamanders: as(2) : giant newt3. : a person (as a skilled sailor or swimmer) who is quite at ease on or in the water4. : a small cloud that is held to indicate the approach of rain* * *
1. a dog that swims well or is trained to retrieve waterfowl in hunting.2. Informal. a person who feels at home in or on the water.3. waterdog.[1300-50; ME]* * *
water dog noun1. Any variety of dog (formerly a specific variety, a small poodle) valuable to sportsmen in hunting waterfowl on account of its aquatic habits2. A water vole3. An otter (obsolete)4. Any of various other animals5. An experienced sailor (informal)6. A good swimmer7. A small irregular floating cloud supposed to indicate rain• • •Main Entry: ↑water* * *
water dog,1. a dog that is trained or bred for swimming, especially one trained to retrieve game from the water.2. Informal. a man thoroughly at home either on or in the water: a) a sailor, especially an experienced one; sea dog. b) a good swimmer.3. U.S. the mud puppy.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.