dog

a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

go after with the intent to catch

“the dog chased the rabbit”

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

someone who is morally reprehensible

“you dirty dog”

a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman

“she's a real dog”

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

“the dog barked all night”

metal supports for logs in a fireplace

informal term for a man

“you lucky dog”