a common domestic animal of which there are many breeds
canine mammal
Cases of word usage
1) a bad-tempered, low-bred dog (cur)
2) a kind of small dog with short legs (dachshund)
3) a wild animal of the dog family, with red fur and a bushy tail (fox)
4) a kind of dog used for hunting and racing; to trouble, worry, (a person) (hound)
5) a kind of dog with thick hair in cold climates (husky)
6) a kind of wild animal like a dog (jackal)
7) a hut used to shelter a dog (kennel)
8) a length of leather, chain etc used for leading or controlling a dog (leash)
9) (of) a dog of mixed breed (mongrel)
10) the nose and mouth if an animal (e.g. a dog or fox); a guard of straps or wires placed over this to prevent biting etc (muzzle)