working dog vs dog

dog vs working dog

working dog and dog both are nouns.

working dog is not a verb while dog is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
working dog	Yes	No	No	No
dog	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, dog is a hypernym of working dog; that is, dog is a word with a broader meaning than working dog:

working dog: any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard and guide dogs
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

Other hypernyms of working dog include Canis familiaris, domestic dog.

working dog (noun)	dog (noun)
any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard and guide dogs	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 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

working dog (verb)	dog (verb)
	go after with the intent to catch

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