bird dog

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noun

one of any of various breeds of dogs trained to hunt or retrieve birds.

Informal. a person hired to locate special items or people, especially a talent scout who seeks out promising athletes.

Slang. a person who steals another person's date.

Origin of bird dog

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Words nearby bird dog

birdcage clock, bird call, bird-catcher tree, bird cherry, bird colonel, bird dog, birder, bird face, bird farm, bird feed, bird feeder

Definition for bird dog (2 of 2)

bird-dog

[ burd-dawg, -dog ]

/ ˈbɜrdˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg /

verb (used with object), bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging.Informal.

to follow, watch carefully, or investigate.

to seek out.

verb (used without object), bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging.

Informal. to follow or watch carefully.

Slang. to steal or attempt to steal another person's date.

Origin of bird-dog

v. use of bird dog

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Example sentences from the Web for bird dog

He was seldom at rest, scampering here and there, not unlike a bird-dog on a fresh scent.
The Master Mystery|Arthur B. Reeve and John W. Grey
It's fine with any of 'em that's got bird-dog blood, an' you know Spot's part pointer.
Baldy of Nome|Esther Birdsall Darling
As he stepped into the familiar entrance-hall, Bryce paused, raised his head and sniffed suspiciously, like a bird-dog.
The Valley of the Giants|Peter B. Kyne
His bird-dog lay on the mat outside the door and sprang forward with a joyous whine to meet him.
The Sins of the Father|Thomas Dixon

He was a bird-dog, and so bright it seemed as if he could almost talk.
A Busy Year at the Old Squire's|Charles Asbury Stephens

British Dictionary definitions for bird dog

bird dog

/ US and Canadian /

noun

hunting a dog used or trained to retrieve game birds after they are shot

verb bird-dog -dogs, -dogging or -dogged

informal to control closely with unceasing vigilance

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单词	bird dog
释义	bird dog SEE SYNONYMS FOR bird dog ON THESAURUS.COM noun one of any of various breeds of dogs trained to hunt or retrieve birds. Informal. a person hired to locate special items or people, especially a talent scout who seeks out promising athletes. Slang. a person who steals another person's date. Origin of bird dog An Americanism dating back to 1885–90 Words nearby bird dog birdcage clock, bird call, bird-catcher tree, bird cherry, bird colonel, bird dog, birder, bird face, bird farm, bird feed, bird feeder Definition for bird dog (2 of 2) bird-dog [ burd-dawg, -dog ] / ˈbɜrdˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg / verb (used with object), bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging.Informal. to follow, watch carefully, or investigate. to seek out. verb (used without object), bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging. Informal. to follow or watch carefully. Slang. to steal or attempt to steal another person's date. Origin of bird-dog v. use of bird dog Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for bird dog He was seldom at rest, scampering here and there, not unlike a bird-dog on a fresh scent. The Master Mystery\|Arthur B. Reeve and John W. Grey It's fine with any of 'em that's got bird-dog blood, an' you know Spot's part pointer. Baldy of Nome\|Esther Birdsall Darling As he stepped into the familiar entrance-hall, Bryce paused, raised his head and sniffed suspiciously, like a bird-dog. The Valley of the Giants\|Peter B. Kyne His bird-dog lay on the mat outside the door and sprang forward with a joyous whine to meet him. The Sins of the Father\|Thomas Dixon He was a bird-dog, and so bright it seemed as if he could almost talk. A Busy Year at the Old Squire's\|Charles Asbury Stephens British Dictionary definitions for bird dog bird dog / US and Canadian / noun hunting a dog used or trained to retrieve game birds after they are shot verb bird-dog -dogs, -dogging or -dogged informal to control closely with unceasing vigilance Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to bird dog helper, servant, assistant, aide, custodian, nurse, sleuth, private investigator, reporter, agent, spy, police officer, private eye, informer, prosecutor, entourage, bodyguard, convoy, attendant, companion
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bird dog

noun

Origin of bird dog

Words nearby bird dog

Definition for bird dog (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging.Informal.

verb (used without object), bird-dogged, bird-dog·ging.

Origin of bird-dog

Example sentences from the Web for bird dog

British Dictionary definitions for bird dog

noun

verb bird-dog -dogs, -dogging or -dogged

Words related to bird dog