sporting dog meaning

UK /ˈspɔːtɪŋ dɒɡ/ US /ˈspɔrtɪŋ dɔɡ/ 3 syllables

sporting dog (noun): a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns.

Definition of sporting dog

  1. a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns

    Synonyms: gun dog

    Type of: hunting dog

    Kinds: bird dog, water dog, retriever, pointer, setter, spaniel, griffon

How to pronounce sporting dog

sporting dog is pronounced /ˈspɔːtɪŋ dɒɡ/ in British English and /ˈspɔrtɪŋ dɔɡ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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