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DOG-EARED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dog-eared mean?
• DOG-EARED (adjective)
The adjective DOG-EARED has 1 sense:
1. worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down
Familiarity information: DOG-EARED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down
Synonyms:
dog-eared; eared
Context example:
an old book with dog-eared pages
Similar:
worn (affected by wear; damaged by long use)
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