springer
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈsprɪŋər/
- At the dog show, the judges praised the beautiful coat of the springer spaniel competing for best in breed.
- a springer spaniel
- English springer spaniel
- Welsh springer spaniel
Examples
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It included a good likeness of a springer spaniel peeking out from under the table and a red and blue parrot in a cage.
Fiction book (2002) -
The springer had picked up the tick when they had been out hunting pheasants that morning.
Fiction book (1994) -
Then he let the springer spaniels in the house, and then he ordered a pizza, and Eric paid for it.
Fiction book (1994) -
One of the springers was barking again.
Fiction book (1994) -
Yeah, I lost a white springer spaniel with brown spots on, named Kirby.
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Mr. Jimbo was the springer spaniel, brown and white, that followed the kid around.
Fiction book (1999) -
Jake, a 7-year-old chocolate lab and springer spaniel mix, is going to need a new home soon.
Blog text (3) -
His father, up for hours out of habit, had finished his coffee and was just clipping the leash on Parson, their springer spaniel.
Fiction book (1998) -
The English springer spaniel is known for its friendly temperament and strong hunting abilities.
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Families often choose a springer spaniel for its playful nature and loyalty as a companion.
Synonyms
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3.9
A medium to large energetic hunting dog with long ears and a wavy soft coat
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4.1
A type of dog with a black and white coat that helps hunters by finding and bringing game
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3.4
A medium-sized dog with a black-and-white or brown-and-white coat used for hunting and bringing back birds
Compounds
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4.1
A type of dog with a black and white coat that helps hunters by finding and bringing game
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3.4
A medium-sized dog with a black-and-white or brown-and-white coat used for hunting and bringing back birds
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4.7
A medium-sized friendly hunting dog with a red and white coat from Wales
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Springer for the dog comes from the verb spring meaning 'to make birds fly', because a springer spaniel was used to 'spring' game out of cover for the hunter, so the dog is one that flushes or starts birds into the air.