sheepdog
Look at other dictionaries:
sheepdog — ► NOUN 1) a dog trained to guard and herd sheep. 2) a breed of dog suitable for this … English terms dictionary
sheepdog — [shēp′dôg΄, shēp′däg΄] n. any dog trained to herd and protect sheep … English World dictionary
sheepdog — /sheep dawg , dog /, n. a dog trained to herd and guard sheep. Also, sheep dog. [1765 75; SHEEP + DOG] * * * In general, any dog breed developed to herd sheep; specifically, the border collie. Most sheepdog breeds stand about 2 ft (60 cm) and… … Universalium
sheepdog — UK [ˈʃiːpˌdɒɡ] / US [ˈʃɪpˌdɔɡ] noun [countable] Word forms sheepdog : singular sheepdog plural sheepdogs a dog that has been trained to guard and control sheep … English dictionary
sheepdog — sheep|dog [ˈʃi:pdɔg US do:g] n 1.) a dog that is trained to control sheep 2.) a dog of a type that is often used for controlling sheep →↑Old English sheepdog … Dictionary of contemporary English
sheepdog — [[t]ʃi͟ːpdɒg[/t]] sheepdogs N COUNT A sheepdog is a breed of dog. Some sheepdogs are used for controlling sheep … English dictionary
sheepdog — /ˈʃipdɒg/ (say sheepdog) noun a dog trained to watch and muster sheep … Australian-English dictionary
sheepdog — noun Date: circa 1774 a dog (as a border collie) used to tend, drive, or guard sheep … New Collegiate Dictionary
sheepdog — ingl. Antiguo perro inglés de gran desarrollo físico y psíquico, y de muy buena capacidad de aprendizaje. Es ovejero … Diccionario Lunfardo
sheepdog — sheep|dog [ ʃip,dɔg ] noun count a dog that has been trained to guard and control sheep … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
