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单词 retriever
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retriever

noun

re·​triev·​er ri-ˈtrē-vər How to pronounce retriever (audio)
: one that retrieves
especially : a dog of any of several breeds having a heavy water-resistant coat and used especially for retrieving game

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the state duck and goose calling championships, the event hosted WWA’s Decoy Carving Competition, fastest retriever contests and many seminars and presentations. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Rigby is a good retriever, but the idea of working hard to find a live bird hasn’t caught on with him yet. Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Aug. 2022 Faced with Scott, a vigilant retriever, on Saturday, Pera won her first two games, but needed extra time for her serve to get in sync. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 Once again the expo will feature the Wisconsin Duck and Goose Calling Championships, judging for the state waterfowl, turkey and pheasant stamps and a fastest retriever contest. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 16 July 2022 The poodle was bred as a gun dog and a water retriever, and the breed retains those athletic instincts, which will surely kick in on a long, slow run. Erin Berger, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2013 Avery is a Labrador/retriever mix whose primary job is to provide emotional support to adults with developmental disabilities and children who are victims of crime. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 7 June 2022 Professionals might also point out that Rigby in no way resembles a Nova Scotia duck-tolling retriever or the red fox that inspired the breed, bred to lure ducks into range by working the shoreline. Christine Cunningham, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2021 Duke, a male golden lab-retriever mix, is paired with police officer Theodore Santos while Huntah, a female black lab, works with Douglas. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

retriever

noun

re·​triev·​er ri-ˈtrē-vər How to pronounce retriever (audio)
: a dog that has a water-resistant coat and is skilled in retrieving game
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