spaniel

noun (a spaniel, spaniels)

«spaniel» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A dog with long soft ears that hang down and a silky coat; breeds include the cocker spaniel, springer spaniel and King Charles spaniel. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life spaniels are popular, friendly family pets and good working dogs that sniff out birds; springer spaniels also help police sniff out things. In stories spaniels are loyal, eager companions.

Examples

Our spaniel loves running through puddles. tree →
The cocker spaniel has long floppy ears. tree →
A springer spaniel helps the police find lost things. tree →
King Charles spaniels are small and gentle. tree →
The spaniel wagged its whole body when we came home. tree →
Spaniels need lots of walks. tree →
He seemed as fond of his three-headed dog as if it had been a sweet little spaniel, with silken ears and curly hair. tree →

Note

Capitals in breed names that come from people (King Charles spaniel). Say SPAN-yul. Plural: spaniels.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «spaniel» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«spaniel» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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