terrier

//ˈtɛriər//
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Noun

terrierSingular
terriersPlural
1

A small, energetic breed of dog originally bred to hunt and drive out animals from their burrows.

My terrier loves to dig holes in the garden.

2

A member of the British Territorial Army (informal).

My uncle served as a terrier for five years.

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