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dingo

Definitions

noun

  1. wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia

Examples

His other films included Richard Fleischer's "Mandingo" (1975), Milos Forman's "Ragtime" (1981) and John Wayne's final movie, "The Shootist" (1976).

I've been saying it all along: it's just a matter of time till they "Mandingo" him.

The couture-like short coat with three-quarter-length sleeves made a noteworthy comeback, together with redingotes, lamb chop sleeves optional.

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Definitions

noun

  1. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
  2. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
  3. someone who is morally reprehensible
  4. metal supports for logs in a fireplace
  5. a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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verb

  1. go after with the intent to catch

Examples

It got so bad that 12 patrolmen and two police dogs were kept on duty outside the home for several days.

Rows of brick garden apartments all backed onto a massive common garden: a shared backyard for children to play, dogs to gambol, and families to eat picnics together.

I again affirm that I need make no apology for attaching my name to that of one so worthy the esteem of his co-dogs, ay, and co-cats too; for in spite of the differences which have so often raised up a barrier between the members of his race and ours, not even the noblest among us could be degraded by raising a "mew" to the honour of such a thoroughly honest dog.

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