dogcatcher

/ˈdɔɡkætʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person whose job is to catch and often impound stray or unwanted dogs

“The local dogcatcher was called to the scene to capture the loose bulldog.”

2. verb

to catch or capture stray or unwanted dogs

“The dogcatcher was out in the streets, trying to round up the stray dogs.”

Synonyms

  • dog warden
  • poundkeeper

Antonyms

  • dog breeder
  • pet owner