doglike

American  

[dawg-lahyk, dog-] / ˈdɔgˌlaɪk, ˈdɒg- /

adjective

1. similar to a dog; having the appearance, traits, etc., of a dog.

2. uncritical; unshakeable, as the attachment of a dog for its owner.

   doglike devotion.

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Etymology

Origin of doglike

First recorded in 1595–1605; dog + -like

Example Sentences

Last week in Science Robotics, however, researchers used neural networks trained on simulated obstacle courses to teach a doglike robot—nicknamed ANYmal—how to walk, crouch, climb, and jump.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 21, 2024

In late May, after months of debate, the Los Angeles City Council approved the donation of a four-legged, doglike robot to the nation's third-largest police department.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2023

Boston Dynamics' doglike quadruped Spot is ideally suited to rough terrains, such as bombed-out buildings - but a robot designed to, say, work in a kitchen work may need no legs at all.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2022

Here was a 1950s living room; here was a doglike creature with big, sharp teeth.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2021

All the parts put together look doglike, but like no dog anyone would want as a pet.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel