retriever
Origin of retriever
Related Words for retriever
beagle, mongrel, canine, mutt, afghan, pointer, basset, poodle, dachshund, pooch, airedale, retriever, akita, bowwowExamples from the Web for retriever
Contemporary Examples of retriever
Twice in the past two weeks, this has entailed meeting a plane on the runway to retriever sick passengers who may be infected.
But in that instance, Amy Rice was acting in defense of her Labrador retriever, Elle, after the put bull attacked it.
Woman Bites Her Dog, Illinois Police Say, Charging Analise Garner With the AssaultMichael Daly
May 1, 2012
Finally one Christmas the queen sent over a gift of a Labrador retriever, indicating a social benediction of sorts.
Historical Examples of retriever
Have you ever seen a retriever dashing in play after a greyhound?
The Good SoldierFord Madox Ford
Aye, but Bigot set her on him, like a retriever, to bring back the game!
The Golden DogWilliam Kirby
He was accompanied by the old dog, who was to act as retriever.
Anecdotes of DogsEdward Jesse
A gamekeeper had a Newfoundland dog which he used as a retriever.
Anecdotes of DogsEdward Jesse
He went about somewhat like a retriever snuffing the air for game.
The Iron HorseR.M. Ballantyne
retriever
- one of a breed of large gun dogs that can be trained to retrieve gameSee golden retriever, Labrador retriever, Chesapeake Bay retriever, curly-coated retriever, flat-coated retriever
- any dog used to retrieve shot game
- a person or thing that retrieves
Word Origin and History for retriever
"dog used for retrieving game," late 15c., agent noun from retrieve.