watchdog

Meanings

• noun

  A dog that is kept to guard property or watch for intruders.

  - "The watchdog barked when he saw the stranger approaching."
  - "The watchdog is a loyal companion and protector of its owner."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with watchdog
hound , pound , bound

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Variants

List of all variants of watchdog that leads to same result
watchdog , watchdogs , watchdogged , watchdogging

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'wachthund', meaning 'watch dog'.

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Trivia

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1. Watchdogs have been used as guard dogs since ancient times.

2. The breed of dog most commonly used as a watchdog is the German Shepherd.

3. Watchdogs are often trained to bark when they sense danger, even if they have never seen the intruder before.

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Related Concepts

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1. Guard dog: A large breed of dog specifically trained to guard property or protect people.

2. Bedlam watch: A type of watch used in ancient times to measure short intervals of time.

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Culture

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The watchdog is a common symbol of protection and loyalty in various cultures and literature. In ancient Rome, watchdogs were used to guard temples and were considered sacred animals. In literature, watchdogs have appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities'.

How to Memorize "watchdog"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, powerful dog sitting in front of a house, barking and guarding it from intruders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'watchdog' with the idea of protection and loyalty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Watches dogs watch' to remember the definition.

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