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watchdog
(-dôg′)
noun
- a dog kept to guard property, as by barking
- a person or group that keeps watch in order to prevent waste, unethical practices, etc.
transitive verb
to act as a watchdog over
See watchdog in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A dog trained to guard people or property.
- One who serves as a guardian or protector against waste, loss, or illegal practices.
Related Forms:
- watchˈdogˌ verb
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