seadog
Noun

seadog (plural seadogs)

  1. A sailor accustomed to the sea.
    The old seadog knew the storm was coming long before the rest of the crew were aware of it.
  2. A pirate.
  3. (archaic) A seal. marine mammal
  4. (heraldry) A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
  5. A dogfish.
  6. (uncommon) An omen of bad luck.
  7. (uncommon) A white-topped wave in an estuary.
Synonyms Translations
  • French: loup de mer
  • German: (lit.: sea bear) Seebär
  • Italian: lupo di mare
  • Portuguese: (lit.: sea wolf) lobo do mar
  • Russian: (lit.: sea wolf) морско́й волк
  • Spanish: (lit.: sea wolf) lobo de mar



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