Sea Dog

Pronunciation: /siː dɔːɡ/

Definitions of sea dog

noun a breed of dog known for its love of the water

Example Sentences

A1 The sea dog barked happily as it played fetch with its owner.

A2 The old sea dog had been sailing the oceans for many years.

B1 The sea dog was known for its ability to navigate rough waters.

B2 The experienced sea dog guided the ship safely through the storm.

C1 The seasoned sea dog could sense a storm coming long before the crew.

C2 The legendary sea dog was revered by sailors around the world for its skills.

Examples of sea dog in a Sentence

formal The sea dog navigated the ship through treacherous waters with expert skill.

informal My uncle is a retired sea dog who spent his whole life at sea.

slang I heard that old sea dog has some wild stories from his days on the ocean.

figurative After years of fishing, he had become a true sea dog, always at home on the water.

Grammatical Forms of sea dog

• past tense: sea dogged
• plural: sea dogs
• comparative: more sea dog
• superlative: most sea dog
• present tense: sea dog
• future tense: will sea dog
• perfect tense: have sea dogged
• continuous tense: is sea dogging
• singular: sea dog
• positive degree: sea dog
• infinitive: to sea dog
• gerund: sea dogging
• participle: sea dogged

Origin and Evolution of sea dog

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sea dog' originated in England in the 16th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to experienced sailors or pirates, the term 'sea dog' has evolved to also describe a breed of dog that is adept at swimming and often used in water rescue missions.