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seadog
noun 5
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3ADJ.
old
SEADOG + NOUN
speech
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in
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.
The two admiral-ambassadors were themselves two worlds apart. Kirk, now deceased, remained very much a seadog in both speech and mannerism. He was curt and seldom smiled, while Wright, a bit hard of hearing, was always courteous.
2
A pirate.
3
A seal, especially a harbor seal. (marine mammal)
4
A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
5
Synonym of sea puppy.
Sea Dogs (Otherwise known as Harbor Seals)
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The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest of the crew were aware of it.
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The two admiral-ambassadors were themselves two worlds apart. Kirk, now deceased, remained very much a seadog in both speech and mannerism. He was curt and seldom smiled, while Wright, a bit hard of h
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Sea Dogs (Otherwise known as Harbor Seals)
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