Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

seadog

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.35 in modern English

Syllables: seadog
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sailor accustomed to the sea.

noun

noun

A seal, especially a harbor seal. (marine mammal)

Archaic

noun

A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.

noun

Synonym of sea puppy.

Informal

noun

noun

An omen of bad luck.

noun

A white-topped wave in an estuary.

Example Sentences

"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."
"Sea Dogs (Otherwise known as Harbor Seals)"

Etymology

From sea + dog.

Usage

Inflected Forms

seadogs (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

seawolf waterdog

Synonyms

sea puppy old salt salty dog water dog

Questions

What does seadog mean?: A sailor accustomed to the sea.
Where does seadog come from?: From sea + dog.

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