Water Dog (Noun)
Meaning 1
A dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The water dog, a loyal companion to the hunter, waited patiently by the lake for the next retrieve.
- With its thick coat and webbed feet, the water dog was well-suited to its role as a waterfowl retriever.
- The water dog's keen sense of smell and love of water made it an invaluable asset to the hunting party.
- As the water dog bounded through the shallow water, its tail wagging furiously, it was clear that it was in its element.
- The water dog's owner praised its skill and obedience as it delivered the retrieved duck to his feet.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A person who enjoys being in or on the water.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a water dog, she spent every spare moment surfing or paddleboarding on the lake.
- His friends affectionately called him a water dog due to his love of snorkeling and scuba diving.
- After retiring, he became a full-time water dog, sailing around the world and exploring new coastlines.
- As a child, she was always a water dog, spending hours swimming and playing in the ocean during family vacations.
- The water dog in him couldn't resist the urge to jump off the dock and swim out to the buoy.