Phrase guide

rescue dog

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A homeless, lost or abandoned dog which has been, or will be, rehomed by an animal rescue centre or charity; a rescued dog.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: shelter dog

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A dog utilised in search and rescue operations; a search-and-rescue dog.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: working animal

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: löytökoira — rescued dog
  • Finnish: rescue-koira — rescued dog
  • Finnish: pelastuskoira — dog utilised in search and rescue operations
  • Hungarian: mentőkutya — dog utilised in search and rescue operations
  • Japanese: 救助犬 (kyūjoken) — dog utilised in search and rescue operations
  • Korean: 구조견 (gujogyeon) — dog utilised in search and rescue operations