Dogear: meaning, definitions and examples
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dogear
[ หdษหษกษชr ]
book pages
To dog-ear a page in a book means to fold down the corner of the page to mark one's place. This is a common practice among readers who may not have a bookmark handy. Dog-earing can also serve as a way to easily return to a particular passage or section later. However, many book lovers see it as a form of defacing a book, preferring alternative methods of marking their place.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I dog-eared the page where I left off reading last night.
- She quickly dog-eared the chapter she wanted to return to.
- He hated when people dog-ear their books.
- Don't dog-ear my library book!
Translations
Translations of the word "dogear" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cabecear
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเฅเคคเคพ เคเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Hundelohr
๐ฎ๐ฉ dogear
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะณะธะฝะฐัะธ ะบััะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ dogear
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฌ่ณ
๐ซ๐ท oreille de chien
๐ช๐ธ doblar la esquina
๐น๐ท kรถpek kulaฤฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ ๊ท
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทูุฉ ููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ ohnout roh
๐ธ๐ฐ ohรฝbaลฅ roh
๐จ๐ณ ็่ณ
๐ธ๐ฎ psa uho
๐ฎ๐ธ hundaur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธั าาฑะปะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแฆแแแก แงแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ it qulaฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ doblar la esquina
Etymology
The term 'dog-ear' originates from a resemblance to the ears of a dog, which often flop down at the corners. Its use can be traced back to at least the early 20th century, when it first appeared in printed texts. The action of dog-earing has been a common practice prior to the widespread availability of bookmarks. The phrase captures a sense of informality and accessibility, as it is associated with casual reading rather than the preservation of books. Over time, as reading for pleasure became more popular, the term gained traction, and it reflects a reader's intimate relationship with the text. Despite some criticism from bibliophiles who advocate for the preservation of book condition, dog-earing remains a practical way for many readers to navigate their literary works.