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Meaning of "woof" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WOOF

Old English ōwef, from ō-, perhaps from on, + wefweb (see weave); modern form influenced by warp.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WOOF

woof  [wuːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WOOF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Woof is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WOOF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Woof

Woof may refer to: ▪ Bark, a sound made by a dog ▪ Weft in weaving, the threads or yarn that run from side to side on a loom In music: ▪ Woof, a record label ▪ "Woof", a 1999 single from rapper Snoop Dogg ▪ A low-frequency sound of a woofer in acoustics ▪ WOOF, a radio station in Dothan, Alabama, United States ▪ WOOF-FM, a radio station in Dothan People: ▪ Barbara Woof, Australian-Dutch composer and music educator ▪ Emily Woof, English actress and author ▪ Robert Woof , British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament ▪ Robert Woof , English academic, father of Emily Woof Other uses: ▪ Woof, a build script for Puppy Linux ▪ Woof, a Pillow Pal dog made by Ty, Inc. ▪ Woof!, a 1980s/1990s British children's television series ▪ Seawolf, marketed in Britain as Woof...

Definition of woof in the English dictionary

The definition of woof in the dictionary is the crosswise yarns that fill the warp yarns in weaving; weft. Other definition of woof is a woven fabric or its texture.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WOOF


aloof
əˈluːf
bouffe
buːf
bulletproof
ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf
childproof
ˈtʃaɪldpruːf
fireproof
ˈfaɪəˌpruːf
foolproof
ˈfuːlˌpruːf
goof
ɡuːf
greaseproof
ˈɡriːsˌpruːf
hoof
huːf
idiot-proof
ˈɪdɪətˌpruːf
mothproof
ˈmɒθˌpruːf
pouf
puːf
proof
pruːf
roof
ruːf
skidproof
ˈskɪdˌpruːf
spoof
spuːf
sunroof
ˈsʌnˌruːf
waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
weatherproof
ˈwɛðəˌpruːf
windproof
ˈwɪndpruːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WOOF

woodwork
woodworker
woodworking
woodworm
woodwose
woody
woody nightshade
woody tongue
woodyard
wooer
woofer
wooftah
woofter
woofy
woohoo
wooing
wooingly
Wookey Hole
wool
wool bale

WORDS THAT END LIKE WOOF

acid-proof
bombproof
burden of proof
damp-proof
dustproof
flameproof
future-proof
gable roof
green roof
groof
heatproof
hip roof
hit the roof
kloof
living proof
poof
shatterproof
shockproof
soundproof
splashproof

Synonyms and antonyms of woof in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «woof» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WOOF

Find out the translation of woof to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of woof from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «woof» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

woof
570 millions of speakers

English

woof
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

woof
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اللحمة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гав
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

woof
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বুনন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

trame
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pakaian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wuff
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

横糸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

으릉
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Woof
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đường canh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वायफ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

atkı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trama
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hau
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гав
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bătătură
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υφάδι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

inslag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

woof
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

woof
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of woof

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WOOF»

The term «woof» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.613 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WOOF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «woof» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «woof» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about woof

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WOOF»

Discover the use of woof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to woof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Woof!: Perspectives Into the Erotic Care and Training of the ...
This is a guide book. The only one of its type and our very best seller.
Michael Daniels, 2003
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You Had Me at Woof: How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness
This is a funny, earnest, and emotionally compelling look at the surprises, pleasures, and revelations that happen when you let any mutt, beagle, terrier, or bulldog go charging through your world.
Julie Klam, 2010
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Woof!
' Eric is a perfectly ordinary boy. Perfectly ordinary that is, until the night when, in fifteen seconds flat, he turns into a dog! Eric and his best friend are determined to sniff out the truth - what makes an ordinary boy go 'woof'?
Allen Ahlberg, 2005
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Woof!: Writers on Dogs
Alternately poignant and hilarious, these collected stories of mutts and purebreds alike will win the hearts of the millions who?ve ever loved a member of the world?s most loyal species.
Lee Montgomery, 2008
5
Only One Woof
Gyp, a cheerful but always silent sheep dog, startles everyone with uncharacteristic behavior during the championship sheep dog trials.
James Herriot, 1993
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Woof: A Love Story
A dog is a dog and a cat is a cat And most of the time it's as simple as that.
Sarah Weeks, 2009
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Woof
A compilation of unique dog portraits from the acclaimed photographer celebrates the wonderful world of canines as it captures all kinds of dogs, thoroughbreds and mutts alike, in all kinds of ordinary moments. 30,000 first printing.
‎2005
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Woof!: A Gay Man's Guide to Dogs
Woof! humorously examines how a gay man's life is enhanced and altered by choosing to share a home with a dog.
Andrew De Prisco, Jason O'Malley, 2007
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Woof, Meow, Tweet-tweet
Presents a humorous account of the differences between dogs, cats, and birds, from the sounds they make, how they behave, and what happens when they all meet.
‎2011
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Woof: I Love Dogs
The perfect gift for any dog lover, this tribute to man's best friend pairs charming quotes about canines with images by four of the world's best-selling animal photographers.
Rachael Hale McKenna, Catherine Ledner, Gandee Vasan, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WOOF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term woof is used in the context of the following news items.
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VCA Antech (WOOF) Tops Q2 EPS by 5c; Lifts Outlook
VCA Antech (NASDAQ: WOOF) reported Q2 EPS of $0.70, $0.05 better than the analyst estimate of $0.65. Revenue for the quarter came in at $548.8 million ... «StreetInsider.com, Jul 15»
2
10 dog gadgets just as weird as the Woof Washer 360 (pictures)
The as-seen-on-TV product Woof Washer 360 has piqued the public's interest thanks to its magical promises of making dog washing a breeze. It joins a ... «CNET, Jul 15»
3
R&H Direct's Woof Washer 360 makes sure your dirty dog is …
New York-based R&H Direct has revealed their Woof Washer 360. The device uses a hose attached to a large ring with holes in it. Water is pumped through and ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Children's Museum of Houston raises the woof with dancing dogs …
The Children's Museum of Houston invites the community to em-“bark” on the Summer of Epic Adventure – Forces Unite. Superhero trainees will raise the “woof” ... «Your Houston News, Jul 15»
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Woof Washer 360 Makes Washing the Dog Easy
The Woof Washer 360 is a hula hoop shaped gadget that sprays water so you can wash your dog more easily. Just connect your garden hose and you can get ... «Technabob, Jul 15»
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This Is Definitely The Funniest Way To Wash Your Dog
It's called the Woof Washer 360, and it's sort of like a hula hoop that sprays water. You attach it to your hose, add the dog shampoo of your choice and somehow ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
7
Casting Announced for Lincoln Center Theater's Dada Woof Papa Hot
Lincoln Center Theater has announced casting for its upcoming production of Peter Parnell's new play Dada Woof Papa Hot, which begins performances ... «TheaterMania.com, Jun 15»
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More employees needed at Woof Gang Bakery in Savannah
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - The Woof Gang Bakery in City Market opened up about 3 months ago and business has been booming ever since. The owner of the ... «WTOC, May 15»
9
Woof-a-thon: More than 500 people, 200 dogs walk for a healthy heart
More than 500 people walked 200 dogs at the first Woof-a-thon organised by the Singapore Heart Foundation to awareness of the cardiovascular benefits ... «Channel News Asia, Apr 15»
10
Peter Parnell's Dada Woof Papa Hot & Abe Koogler's Kill Floor Will …
Peter Parnell's Dada Woof Papa Hot and the world premiere of Abe Koogler's Kill Floor are on tap for Lincoln Center Theater's fall 2015 lineup. Dada Woof Papa ... «Broadway.com, Mar 15»

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