dog
/dɔɡ/
verb
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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