bird dog

B2Hunting

(technical)A dog trained to locate and retrieve game birds.

Example

• The hunter relied on his bird dog to find and retrieve the quails.

C1Real Estate

(informal)A person who identifies potential property deals for investors in exchange for a fee.

Example

• As a bird dog, she found several lucrative properties for the real estate firm.

B2Slang

(informal)A person who tries to steal someone else's romantic partner.

Example

• He accused his friend of being a bird dog after he flirted with his girlfriend.

B2Exercise

(fitness)A hyperextension exercise performed on the knees, lifting one arm and the opposite leg.

Example

• The trainer demonstrated the bird dog exercise to strengthen core muscles.

C2Military

(technical, aviation)A tactical code requesting the configuration of sensors.

B2General

(informal)To follow or watch someone closely.

Example

• The detective bird-dogged the suspect throughout the day.