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What is another word for dog-ear?

56 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ dˈɒɡˈi͡ə], [ dˈɒɡˈi‍ə], [ d_ˈɒ_ɡ_ˈiə]

Related words: dog-ear pages, dog-eared pages, bookmarker, bookmark; page ear mark, bookmarking, bookmark bookmarks, bookmarks

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    Synonyms for Dog-ear:

    How to use "Dog-ear" in context?

    Most people use the term "dog-ear" to describe the act of sticking out one's lower lip and rubbing it against the upper one, leaving a slight indentation. The term can also refer to the aforementioned act of folding or tucking a piece of paper in half so that the folded edge rests against the upper lip. "Dog-ear" can be traced back to the 1700s, when it referred to the left-over bits of paper used as bookmarkers.

    Holonyms for Dog-ear:

    • n.

      • communication
        page.

    Hyponym for Dog-ear:

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