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DOGS Synonyms

There are 52 synonyms of the word dogs. (exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word dogs. (close relations)
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Definition of DOGS
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canids
nounn
noun

• any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles

canines
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to a pointed conical tooth

• of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae

noun

• one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

• any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles

curs
noun

• an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

• a cowardly or contemptible person

fidos
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• A coin that is defective, having been incorrectly minted, often prized by collectors.

hounds
nounn
noun

• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

• someone who is morally reprehensible

verb

• pursue or chase relentlessly

mutts
nounn
noun

• an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

pooches
nounn
noun

• informal terms for dogs

verb

• round one's lips as if intending to kiss

puppies
nounn
noun

• a young dog

• an inexperienced young person

woofers
nounn
noun

• a loudspeaker that reproduces lower audio frequency sounds

andiron
nounn
noun

• metal supports for logs in a fireplace

blackguard
nounn
noun

• someone who is morally reprehensible

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

• use foul or abusive language towards

bounder
nounn
noun

• someone who is morally reprehensible

• someone who bounds or leaps (as in competition)

cad
nounn
noun

• software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing

• someone who is morally reprehensible

chase
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

• United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873)

• a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time

verb

• go after with the intent to catch

• pursue someone sexually or romantically

• cut a groove into

• cut a furrow into a columns

click
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a short light metallic sound

• a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)

• a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

• depression of a button on a computer mouse

verb

• move or strike with a noise

• make a clicking or ticking sound

• click repeatedly or uncontrollably

• cause to make a snapping sound

• produce a click

• make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

detent
nounn
noun

• a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

firedog
nounn
noun

• metal supports for logs in a fireplace

heel
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

• the back part of the human foot

• someone who is morally reprehensible

• one of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread

• the lower end of a ship's mast

• (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft

verb

• tilt to one side

• follow at the heels of a person

• perform with the heels

• strike with the heel of the club

• put a new heel on

hound
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

• someone who is morally reprehensible

verb

• pursue or chase relentlessly

pawl
nounn
noun

• a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

Best Hypernyms For DOGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dogs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
blighter bloke canid canine catch chap cuss fella feller fellow follow gent lad pursue sausage scoundrel stop support villain animals creatures mammals
Phrases (4)
disagreeable womandomestic animaldomesticated animalunpleasant woman

Alternatives for CANIDS

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