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bird–dog

verb \ˈbərd-ˌdȯg\

Definition of BIRD-DOG

intransitive verb
:  to watch closely
transitive verb
:  to seek out :  follow, detect
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First Known Use of BIRD-DOG

1943

Related to BIRD-DOG

Synonyms
bird-dog, chase, course, dog, hound, pursue, run, shadow, tag, tail, trace, track, trail
Antonyms
guide, lead, pilot

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bird-dog
  2. bird dog
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