guard dog

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahrd dawg, dog]
- /gɑrd dɔg, dɒg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahrd dawg, dog]
- /gɑrd dɔg, dɒg/

Definitions of guard dog words

noun guard dog a large, aggressive dog, as a German shepherd or Doberman pinscher, trained to guard persons or property and often to attack or restrain on command. 1
noun guard dog watch dog 1
countable noun guard dog A guard dog is a fierce dog that has been specially trained to protect a particular place. 0

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Origin of guard dog

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800

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Parts of speech for Guard dog

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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guard dog popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for guard dog

noun guard dog

attack dog — a dog trained to attack on command
bandog — a ferocious dog, whether by nature or trained as a guard dog
watchdog — a dog kept to guard property.

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