English Explanatory Dictionary

retriever

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who retrieves something.
  2. A type of gun dog that retrieves game for a hunter.
  3. A tool for retrieving materials from the body after an operation.

Pronunciation

/ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ /ɹɪ-/ /ɹə-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-retriever.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-retriever.wav

Word forms

retriever retrievers

Etymology

From retrieve + -er.

Derived words

Flat-coated Retriever Golden Retriever Labrador retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever retrieverish
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