war dog
noun
an old or experienced soldier; veteran warrior.
war dogs
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pluralof war dog.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the Americas in the 15th century, they brought with them large war dogs.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 30, 2022
Service dogs, police dogs and military war dogs will be getting a commemorative coin series from the U.S.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 1, 2022
Viewers will learn a lot about the Marines’ war dogs and their handlers and will come away with strong messages about teamwork, perseverance, communication and courage.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 8, 2017
The National Defense Authorization Act signed into law by President Barack Obama includes a new provision that guarantees war dogs a retirement in the U.S.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 15, 2015
About 12 o'clock, while we were marching through a corn field, in which the corn had been shocked, they opened their war dogs upon us.
From "Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show by Sam R. Watkins
