Seadog
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A sailor accustomed to the sea.
"The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest of the crew were aware of it."
- 2 A pirate.
- 3 A seal, especially a harbor seal. (marine mammal) Scotland, archaic
- 4 A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
- 5 Synonym of sea puppy. informal
"Sea Dogs (Otherwise known as Harbor Seals)"
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- 6 A dogfish.
- 7 An omen of bad luck. uncommon
- 8 A white-topped wave in an estuary. uncommon
- 9 A fogbow, as seen by mariners. uncommon
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More examples"The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest of the crew were aware of it."
Etymology
From sea + dog.