police dog

noun

Meaning

A dog trained and employed by the police to pursue suspects or sniff out contraband.
Synonym of German shepherd

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Related words

sleuthhound(English)guard dog(English)working dog(English)work dog(English)hunter(English)coachdog(English)watchdog(English)dogcatching(English)

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Sources

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