woof
What Fido says
Woof is the sound a dog makes—a deep, gruff bark: The dog let out a low woof.
As a verb, to woof is to make this sound.
Separately, woof is a weaving term for the horizontal threads that cross the warp on a loom, also called the weft.
The warp and woof of society means its basic structure or foundation.
Domesticated barking mammal
- puppyJuvenile canine
- canineOf or like dogs
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- onomatopoeiaSound-imitating word formation
Written canine sound
- ruffPleated historical neckpiece
- bow-wowChildish word for dog
- grrWritten-out growl
- yapBark shrilly or jabber
speech bubble · cartoon · comic strip · Snoopy · Pluto · Scooby · Goofy · animation
Bend from true form
- loomFabric-making frame
- threadFiber for stitching
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- shuttleShort-distance transport
interlace · textile · fabric · weave · pattern · twill · herringbone · basketweave
Hostile vocal threat
threat · dominance · intimidate · hackles · defensive · hostile · attack · menace
Dog trained to fetch game
- shepherdOne who tends flocks
- beagleTracking hound breed
- poodleCurly-coated intelligent breed
- terrierSmall vermin-hunting dog
dachshund · chihuahua · mastiff · spaniel · greyhound · husky · bulldog · boxer
dog
Domesticated barking mammal
onomatopoeia · yelp · yip · howl · growl · snarl · whine · bay · baying · hound
arf
Written canine sound
yap · speech bubble · cartoon · comic strip · Snoopy · Pluto · Scooby · Goofy · animation · illustrated
warp
Bend from true form
shuttle · interlace · textile · fabric · weave · pattern · twill · herringbone · basketweave · fiber
snarl
Hostile vocal threat
lunge · threat · dominance · intimidate · hackles · defensive · hostile · attack · menace · territorial
retriever
Dog trained to fetch game
terrier · dachshund · chihuahua · mastiff · spaniel · greyhound · husky · bulldog · boxer · collie
fetch
Go get and return
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- frolicLighthearted playful movement
- excitedEagerly anticipating something
greeting · happy · bounding · zoomies · play bow · wrestle · chase · tug · ball · stick
guard dog
Trained protective canine
warning · protective · territorial · stranger · doorbell · mailman · security · patrol · vigilant · sentinel