police dog

noun

1
: a dog trained to assist police (as in drug detection)
2

Examples of police dog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Police said the man suffered minor injuries from running away with no shoes on and from the apprehension by a police dog. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024 Trigger was selected, in part, for his friendly demeanor and strong prey drive, two important traits for police dogs. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for police dog 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of police dog was in 1836

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“Police dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20dog. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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police dog

noun
1
: a dog trained to help police (as in drug detection)
2

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