| English noun: water dog | |||
| 1. | water dog (person) a person who enjoys being in or on the water | ||
| Synonyms | water rat | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | crewman, sailor | ||
| 2. | water dog (animal) a dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | gun dog, sporting dog | ||