A Quick and Simple Dictionary

DOG

1. (acronym) .  Digital on-screen graphic.
2. (acronym) .  Digitally Originated Graphic.
3. Noun.  An animal, member of the genus ''Canis'' (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated for thousands of years; occurs in many breeds. Scientific name: ''Canis lupus familiaris''.
4. Noun.  A male dog, wolf or fox, as opposed to a bitch (a female dog, wolf or fox).
5. Noun.  (derogatory) A dull, unattractive girl or woman.
6. Noun.  (slang) A man.
7. Noun.  (slang) A coward.
8. Noun.  (derogatory) Someone who is morally reprehensible.
9. Noun.  Any of various mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening something, particularly with a tooth-like projection.
10. Noun.  "A click or pallet adapted to engage the teeth of a ratchet-wheel, to restrain the back action; a click or pawl." (See also: ratchet, windlass).
11. Noun.  A metal support for logs in a fireplace.
12. Noun.  A hot dog.
13. Noun.  (poker, _) Underdog.
14. Noun.  (slang, almost always) feet.
15. Verb.  (transitive) To pursue with the intent to catch.
16. Verb.  (transitive) To follow in an annoying way, to constantly be affected by.
17. Verb.  (transitive, nautical) To fasten a hatch securely.
18. Verb.  (transitive, emerging usage in) To watch, or participate, in sexual activity in a public place, on the pretence of ''walking the dog''; see also dogging.
19. Verb.  (intransitive, transitive) To intentionally restrict one's productivity as employee; to work at the slowest rate that goes unpunished.
20. Verb.  (intransitive, with ''up'') To position oneself on all fours, after the manner of a dog - probably related to doggy style.