HyperDic: gun_dog

English > 1 sense of the expression gun dog:
NOUNanimalgun dog, sporting doga dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns
English > gun dog: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningA dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns.
Synonymsporting dog
Narrowerbird dogA gun dog trained to locate or retrieve birds
griffon, wire-haired pointing griffonBreed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat
pointer, Spanish pointerA strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches
retrieverA dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
setterA long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point
spanielAny of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
water dogA dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl
Broaderhunting dogA dog used in hunting game
Spanishperro cazador, perro de caza

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