dog

/dɔɡ/
verb
  1. To follow or pursue someone or something persistently.
    • The detective dogged the suspect's trail through the city.
    • The paparazzi dogged the celebrity everywhere she went.
    • A feeling of guilt dogged him for years after the accident.
  2. To cause trouble or problems for someone or something over a period of time.
    • The project was dogged by delays and budget issues.
    • A series of scandals dogged the politician's career.
    • Injuries have dogged the team all season long.
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noun
  1. A common four-legged domestic animal kept as a pet or for work, known for its loyalty and ability to be trained.
    • Our dog loves to play fetch in the park every afternoon.
    • She adopted a rescue dog from the animal shelter last year.
    • The farmer's dog helps herd the sheep into the pen.
  2. A person who is unpleasant, ugly, or mean (informal, often used in a teasing or insulting way).
    • Don't be such a dog — help your sister with her bags.
    • He called his rival a dirty dog after the argument.
    • That old dog down the street always complains about the noise.
  3. A mechanical device used for gripping, holding, or fastening something.
    • The blacksmith used a dog to hold the hot iron steady.
    • The sailor secured the rope with a metal dog on the deck.
    • A dog on the lathe keeps the workpiece from slipping.
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