noun
seadog
Seadog (noun) means (informal) An experienced sailor.
noun
1
(informal) An experienced sailor.
"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."
— James C. H. Shen, Rejoining the Government (1983)
"The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest of the crew were aware of it."
2
A seal, particularly the harbour seal.
3
(heraldry) A creature on a coat of arms that looks like a talbot dog but has scales, webbed feet and a wide tail.
4
Another name for a sea puppy.
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Etymology
Formed from sea and dog.
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What is the meaning of seadog?
"seadog" (noun) means (informal) An experienced sailor.
What are the different meanings of seadog?
"seadog" has 3 main meanings: 1. (informal) An experienced sailor; 2. A seal, particularly the harbour seal; 3. (heraldry) A creature on a coat of arms that looks like a talbot dog but has scales, webbed feet and a wide tail.
