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dog's ear

[dawgz-eer, dogz-] / ˈdɔgzˌɪər, ˈdɒgz- /






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Ear cropping , which involves removing all or part of a dog's ear flap, is illegal in the UK.

From BBC Dec. 6, 2025

He was the last in a litter from a breeder who, not the sentimental type, named the puppies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, tattooing the numerals on the inside of each dog’s ear.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2023

One feature might be the curve at the top of a dog’s ear.

From New York Times Apr. 4, 2023

“I never knew words could be so confusing,” Milo said to Tock as he bent down to scratch the dog’s ear.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster

“But can you help me out of this, good Trusty?” said Peter, whispering in the dog’s ear.

From Washed Ashore The Tower of Stormount Bay by Kingston, William Henry Giles




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