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sheep dog

sheep dog is the alternative form of sheepdog.

Meaning of sheepdog

Noun

sheepdog (plural sheepdogs)

  1. Any of various breeds of dog used for herding sheep; an individual of such a breed.
    Synonyms:
    shepherd dog
  2. Any of various breeds of dog used for guarding sheep; an individual of such a breed.
  3. (dated, slang) A chaperon; an adult who accompanies other people in a supervisory role.
  4. (US, slang) A police officer.

See all 5 meanings of sheepdog

Forms of sheep dog

pluralsheep dogs

Questions about sheep dog

What is sheep dog the alternative form of?
Sheep dog is the alternative form of sheepdog.

Words near sheep dog in the dictionary

  1. sheens
  2. sheeny
  3. sheep
  4. sheep crab
  5. sheep creep
  6. sheep dog
  7. sheep dogs
  8. sheep drowner
  9. sheep drowners
  10. Sheep Eater
  11. Sheep Eaters

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