dogcatcher

[ dawg-kach-er, dog- ]
/ ˈdɔgˌkætʃ ər, ˈdɒg- /
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noun

a person employed by a municipal pound, humane society, or the like, to find and impound stray or homeless dogs, cats, etc.

Origin of dogcatcher

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; dog + catcher

Words nearby dogcatcher

dog-whistle, dogbane, dogbane family, dogberry, dogcart, dogcatcher, dogdom, doge, dogey, dogface, dogfight

Words related to dogcatcher

caretaker, administrator, superintendent, curator, commissioner, representative, aide, delegate, appointee, minister, bodyguard, guardian, overseer, governor, deacon, ranger, guard, officer, custodian, keeper

Example sentences from the Web for dogcatcher

  • In the background stands the dogcatcher's cart, attached to the famous kicking mule.

    Pipefuls |Christopher Morley

  • The dogcatcher's wagon is drawn up ready to rush forth, and the trained terrier which accompanies it is leaping with excitement.

    Pipefuls |Christopher Morley