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Seadog

noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    A pirate.
  3. 3
    A seal, especially a harbor seal. (marine mammal) Scotland, archaic
  4. 4
    A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
  5. 5
    Synonym of sea puppy. informal

    "Sea Dogs (Otherwise known as Harbor Seals)"

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  1. 6
    A dogfish.
  2. 7
    An omen of bad luck. uncommon
  3. 8
    A white-topped wave in an estuary. uncommon
  4. 9
    A fogbow, as seen by mariners. uncommon

Etymology

From sea + dog.

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