Bird Dog Definition
bʉrddôg
bird-dog, bird-dogged, bird-dogging, bird-dogs
noun
A dog used to hunt game birds; a gun dog.
American Heritage
A dog trained for hunting birds, as a pointer.
Webster's New World
One that bird-dogs.
American Heritage
A person whose work is searching, as for missing persons.
Webster's New World
A scout, especially in baseball.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
verb
To follow a subject of interest, such as a person or trend, with persistent attention.
American Heritage
To search out diligently or pursue doggedly.
Webster's New World
To observe or follow closely; monitor.
Police bird-dogged the suspect's movements.
American Heritage
To seek out (talent or clients, for example).
Bird-dogs recruits for the team.
American Heritage
(intransitive) To watch closely.
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