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sniffer dog
[ snif-er dawg, dog ]
noun
- a dog trained to find illegal drugs or explosives by smell.
sniffer dog
noun
- a police dog trained to detect drugs or explosives by smell
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sniffer dog1
First recorded in 1960–65
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Example Sentences
As part of an ongoing screening trial, sniffer dogs in England were trained to recognize a scent produced by infected patients that is not detectable by the human nose.
From Ozy
The “entire compound is surrounded by a 4 meter high perimeter wall,” and features five guard towers as well as sniffer dogs stationed at entry and exit points, according to The Baron’s website.
From The Daily Beast
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