sheepdog

Meaning

Noun

1. Any of various breeds of dog used for herding sheep; an individual of such a breed.
2. Any of various breeds of dog used for guarding sheep; an individual of such a breed.
3. (dated, slang) A chaperon; an adult who accompanies other people in a supervisory role.
4. (US, slang) A police officer.

Verb

To chaperon or shepherd.

Synonyms

sheep dog

shepherd dog

shepherd

huntaway

shelty

Translations

Schäferhund

perro pastor

chien de berger

berger

cane da pastore

τσοπανόσκυλο

cane pastore

perro ovejero

gos d’atura

Hirtenhund

chien

🐕

gos de ramat

sheepdog

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Etymology

From sheep + dog.