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dogcatcher

or dog catch·er

[ dawg-kach-er, dog- ]
/ ˈdɔgˌkætʃ ər, ˈdɒg- /
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noun

a person employed by a municipal pound, humane society, or the like, to find and impound stray or homeless dogs, cats, etc.

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Sometimes animal warden .

Origin of dogcatcher

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; dog + catcher

Words nearby dogcatcher

dogbane family, dogberry, dog biscuit, dog box, dogcart, dogcatcher, dog-cheap, dog clutch, dog collar, dog curtain, dog-day cicada
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Words related to dogcatcher

caretaker, administrator, superintendent, curator, commissioner, representative, aide, delegate, appointee, minister, bodyguard, guardian, overseer, governor, deacon, ranger, guard, officer, custodian, keeper

Example sentences from the Web for dogcatcher

  • In the background stands the dogcatcher's cart, attached to the famous kicking mule.

    Pipefuls|Christopher Morley

  • The dogcatcher's wagon is drawn up ready to rush forth, and the trained terrier which accompanies it is leaping with excitement.

    Pipefuls|Christopher Morley

British Dictionary definitions for dogcatcher

dog-catcher

noun

mainly US and Canadian a local official whose job is to catch and impound stray dogs, cats, etc
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