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pinscher
[ pin-sher ]
/ ˈpɪn ʃər /
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noun
one of a group of related dogs including the Doberman pinscher, miniature pinscher, and affenpinscher.
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Origin of pinscher
First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening
Words nearby pinscher
pinpoint bombing, pinprick, pin rail, PINS, pins and needles, pinscher, pin seal, Pinsent, pinsetter, Pinsk, pin someone's ears back
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How to use pinscher in a sentence
She met Steedle, a 19-pound mini pinscher mix, on a Zoom call.
So many pets have been adopted during the pandemic that shelters are running out|Dana Hedgpeth|January 6, 2021|Washington PostMr. Airedale, Mr. Dobermann-Pinscher, and several other prominent members of the Church burst into threatening growls.
Where the Blue Begins|Christopher MorleyMr. Dobermann-Pinscher burned his feet trying to climb up the side of the boiler.
Where the Blue Begins|Christopher Morley