Meaning & use
Spanish setter
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Meaning
nouncountable
A large breed of dog with long, silky hair, originally from Spain, often used for hunting birds.
Grammar: Countable; plural is 'Spanish setters'. Use 'a' or 'the' before it.
Patterns
- a Spanish setter
- the Spanish setter
My aunt owns a gentle Spanish setter that loves swimming.
The Spanish setter is known for its feathered tail and calm nature.
Word forms
| plural | Spanish setters |
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Common combinations
- breed a Spanish setter
- They breed Spanish setters on their farm.
- a purebred Spanish setter
- She bought a purebred Spanish setter from a reputable kennel.
- train a Spanish setter
- It takes patience to train a Spanish setter for field work.
Synonyms and how they differ
- gun dog
- A broader term for any dog trained to help hunters; 'Spanish setter' is a specific breed.
Commonly confused: Spanish setter or English setter?
Spanish setter vs English setter
A different breed with a similar name; English setters are typically smaller and have a different coat pattern.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'Spanish setter' correctly?
Choose one answer.
The correct answer is B because 'Spanish setter' is a noun phrase for a dog breed. An is wrong because 'Spanish setter' is not a language. C is wrong because 'setter' is not a verb. D is wrong because 'Spanish setter' does not mean a person or job.
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Write a sentence using “Spanish setter”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.