Seadog
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Seadog is a noun meaning A sailor accustomed to the sea.
Meaning
A sailor accustomed to the sea.
More Meanings
- A pirate.
- (heraldry) A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
- (informal) Synonym of sea puppy.
- A dogfish.
- (uncommon) An omen of bad luck.
- (uncommon) A white-topped wave in an estuary.
- (archaic, Scotland) A seal, especially a harbor seal. (marine mammal)
Example Sentences
Sea Dogs (Otherwise known as Harbor Seals)
The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest of the crew were aware of it.
The two admiral-ambassadors were themselves two worlds apart. Kirk, now deceased, remained very much a seadog in both speech and mannerism. He was curt and seldom smiled, while Wright, a bit hard of hearing, was always courteous.
Word Forms
- seadogs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sea dog, doggerman, seahound, seabag, seasider, seafaring.
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