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/hear"ing ear'/a dog that has been trained to alert a hearing-impaired person to sounds, as a telephone ringing or dangerous noises.Also called hearing dog.[1975-80; on the model of SEEING EYE DOG]
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hearing-ear dog
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hearing-ear dog — hear′ing ear′ dog n. a dog that has been trained to alert a hearing impaired person to sounds, as a telephone ringing or dangerous noises • Etymology: 1975–80; on the model of Seeing Eye dog … From formal English to slang
hearing-ear dog — /hear ing ear / a dog that has been trained to alert a hearing impaired person to sounds, as a telephone ringing or dangerous noises. Also called hearing dog. [1975 80; on the model of SEEING EYE DOG] … Useful english dictionary
hearing ear dog — noun see hearing dog … New Collegiate Dictionary
hearing ear dog — noun see hearing dog … Useful english dictionary
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