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dag

The correct spelling is dag.

How to pronounce dag

/dæɡ/
noun

IPA: /dæɡ/

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The correct spelling is dag. A hanging end or shred, in particular a long pointed strip of cloth at the edge of a piece of clothing, or one of a row of decorative strips of cloth that may ornament a tent, b… For example: "The dog barked all night long."

Usage Examples

The dog barked all night long.

She’s a real dog.

He's a silly dog.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A hanging end or shred, in particular a long pointed strip of cloth at the edge of a piece of clothing, or one of a row of decorative strips of cloth that may ornament a tent, booth or fairground.
  2. 2.A dangling lock of sheep’s wool matted with dung.
  3. 3.A skewer.
  4. 4.A spit, a sharpened rod used for roasting food over a fire.
  5. 5.A dagger; a poniard.

verb

  1. 1.To shear the hindquarters of a sheep in order to remove dags or prevent their formation.
  2. 2.To daggle or bemire.
  3. 3.To skewer food, for roasting over a fire
  4. 4.To cut or slash the edge of a garment into dags
  5. 5.To be misty; to drizzle.

interjection

  1. 1.Expressing shock, awe or surprise; used as a general intensifier.

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