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Retriever Definition & Meaning

retriever
noun
  1. a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game

"Retriever" in song lyrics

See how retriever is used in real songs:

  • "My skills are far fetched like a Labrador Retriever"
    Celph Titled & Buckwild f/ Apathy, Chino XL — Styles Ain't Raw
  • "Blood trickling temper of pure golden retriever"
    Swollen Members — Circuit Breaker
  • "So I kidnapped her golder retriever"
    Your Favorite Martian f/ Wax — Stalkin' Your Mom

Usage tips for "retriever"

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Frequently asked questions

What does retriever mean?
a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
What part of speech is retriever?
Retriever is a noun.

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