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DOG-EARED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down

Example:

an old book with dog-eared pages

Synonyms:

dog-eared; eared

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

worn (affected by wear; damaged by long use)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb dog-ear

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