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Noun: watchdog  'wóch,dóg
  1. A guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
    "she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses"
     
  2. A dog trained to guard property
    - guard dog
Verb: watchdog (watchdogged,watchdogging)  'wóch,dóg
  1. Keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
    - monitor, supervise

Derived forms: watchdogs, watchdogging, watchdogged

Type of: defender, guardian, observe, protector, shielder, working dog

Encyclopedia: Watchdog