dog

Sense 1 noun

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

Sense 2 verb

go after with the intent to catch

The policeman chased the mugger down the alley

Sense 3 noun

a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman

she got a reputation as a frump

Sense 4 noun

informal term for a man

you lucky dog

Sense 5 noun

someone who is morally reprehensible

you dirty dog

Sense 6 noun

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

Sense 7 noun

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

Sense 8 noun

metal supports for logs in a fireplace

the andirons were too hot to touch