• 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"
• metal supports for logs in a fireplace; "the andirons were too hot to touch"
• a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
• a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
• someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty Dog"
• informal term for a man; "you lucky Dog"
• a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; "she got a reputation as a frump"; "she''s a real Dog"
• go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the Dog chased the rabbit"

'Dog' in other languages