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dog vs lapdog

lapdog vs dog

dog and lapdog both are nouns.

dog is a verb but lapdog is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dog Yes No Yes No
lapdog Yes No No No
As nouns, lapdog is a hyponym of dog; that is, lapdog is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dog:
  • dog: 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
  • lapdog: a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap
Other hyponyms of dog include puppy, barker, bow-wow, doggie, doggy, pooch, cur, mongrel, mutt, toy, toy dog, hunting dog, working dog, carriage dog, coach dog, dalmatian, basenji, pug-dog, pug, Leonberg, Newfoundland, Newfoundland dog, Great Pyrenees, spitz, Belgian griffon, Brussels griffon, griffon, corgi, Welsh corgi, poodle, poodle dog, Mexican hairless.
dog (noun) lapdog (noun)
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 a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
metal supports for logs in a fireplace
a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
informal term for a man
a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
someone who is morally reprehensible
dog (verb) lapdog (verb)
go after with the intent to catch
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