detection dog en · NOUN
Meanings
- A specialized form of police dog; trained to use its sense of smell to detect and locate evidence of illicit substances, from illegal drugs to explosives materials, which may be carried on a person in their effects.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| detection dogs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
cadaver dog · police dog · arson dog · drug dog