Definition

1. Noun:
   • A breed of dog: The curly-coated retriever is a specific breed of gundog, originally from England, known for its distinctive coat and retrieving abilities.
   • A type of retriever: It is a member of the retriever family, bred to retrieve game for hunters.

Usage

• The term "curly-coated retriever" is used as a compound noun to specifically identify this breed. It is typically used in contexts related to dogs, dog breeds, hunting, and dog shows.
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Advanced Usage

• Breed Standard: In formal contexts like kennel clubs, "curly-coated retriever" refers to the breed as defined by an official standard, detailing its ideal characteristics.
  • According to the breed standard, the curly-coated retriever should have a coat of small, tight curls.

Variants and Related Words

• Curly-coated: (adjective) Having a coat of curly hair. This adjective can describe other animals but is most famously part of this breed's name.
• Retriever: (noun) A type of dog bred to find and bring back shot game.
• Curly Coated Retriever: An alternative, equally correct spelling, often without hyphens.

Synonyms

• Curly: (informal, as a nickname) Sometimes used informally to refer to this breed.
• CCR: (initialism) An abbreviation occasionally used in dog breeding and showing circles.

Different Meanings

• The term "curly-coated retriever" has only one primary meaning, referring specifically to the dog breed. It is not commonly used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun

1. an English breed having a tightly curled black or liver-colored coat; retrieves game from land or water