Firedog

Pronunciation: /faɪr.dɔːɡ/

Definitions of firedog

noun A decorative ornament in the shape of a dog placed in front of a fireplace

Example Sentences

A1 A firedog is a type of dog trained to assist firefighters.

A2 The firedog barked loudly to alert the firefighters of danger.

B1 The firedog quickly located the source of the fire and barked to signal its location.

B2 The firedog's keen sense of smell helped it sniff out people trapped in the burning building.

C1 The firedog underwent rigorous training to become an integral part of the fire department's team.

C2 The firedog's bravery and loyalty were praised by the entire community after it saved several lives during a massive fire.

Examples of firedog in a Sentence

formal The firedog is trained to assist in fire investigations.

informal I love seeing the firedog in action during fire drills.

slang Check out that cool firedog at the fire station!

figurative She's like a firedog when it comes to finding the source of a problem.

Grammatical Forms of firedog

• past tense: firedogged
• plural: firedogs
• comparative: more firedog
• superlative: most firedog
• present tense: firedogs
• future tense: will firedog
• perfect tense: have firedogged
• continuous tense: is firedogging
• singular: firedog
• positive degree: firedog
• infinitive: to firedog
• gerund: firedogging
• participle: firedogged

Origin and Evolution of firedog

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'firedog' originated from the Middle English term 'fyredogge' which was a literal translation of the Old French 'chenet', meaning a metal support for logs in a fireplace.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'firedog' evolved to refer specifically to a metal support or frame used to hold logs in a fireplace, rather than a literal translation of the Old French term.