water dog — dog used to the water, dog that is trained to catch waterfowl (Zoology); small floating cloud that indicates rain; old salt, experienced sailor, veteran mariner; one who enjoys being in water, water rat … English contemporary dictionary
The Terracotta Dog — Infobox Book | name = The Terracotta Dog title orig = Il cane di terracotta translator = Stephen Sartarelli image caption = author = Andrea Camilleri cover artist = country = Italy, Sicily language = Italian/Sicilian series = Inspector Salvo… … Wikipedia
Water dog — Water dogs, once called Water Spaniels, are a type of gun dog and count among their number some of the oldest dog breeds. With the advent of kennel clubs many water spaniels were accepted under the names including the designation retriever rather … Wikipedia
The Dead Dog Café Comedy Hour — was a radio comedy show on CBC Radio One for four seasons, running from 1997 to 2000. The show was set in a fictional café of the same name, in the equally fictional town of Blossom, Alberta. Both Blossom and the café were originally described in … Wikipedia
water dog — n. 1. any of various dogs characteristically fond of the water; esp., a hunting dog, as the American water spaniel, trained to retrieve waterfowl 2. any of several hunting dogs trained to retrieve waterfowl ☆ 3. MUD PUPPY 4. Informal a person who … English World dictionary
Water dog — Wa ter dog 1. (Zo[ o]l.) A dog accustomed to the water, or trained to retrieve waterfowl. Retrievers, waters spaniels, and Newfoundland dogs are so trained. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) The menobranchus. [1913 Webster] 3. A small floating cloud,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
water dog — noun 1. a person who enjoys being in or on the water • Syn: ↑water rat • Hypernyms: ↑sailor, ↑crewman 2. a dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl • Hypernyms: ↑sporting dog, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
water dog — /ˈwɔtə dɒg/ (say wawtuh dog) noun a dog accustomed to or delighting in the water, or trained to go into the water to retrieve game …
water dog — wa′ter dog n. 1) dch a hunting dog trained to retrieve waterfowl 2) inf Informal. a person who feels at home in or on the water 3) ram waterdog … From formal English to slang
water dog — 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] * * * … Universalium
