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pig

British pronunciation/pˈɪɡ/
American pronunciation/ˈpɪɡ/
1

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body and people usually keep to use its meat

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What is a "pig"?

The pig is a domesticated mammal known for its stout body, short legs, and distinctive snout. Pigs are highly intelligent and social animals, and they come in a variety of breeds and sizes. They are omnivorous, feeding on a wide range of plant and animal-based foods, and are known for their keen sense of smell and ability to root in the ground in search of food. Pigs have a reputation for being voracious eaters and can consume large quantities of food in a short period of time. They are also known for their prolific breeding, with sows capable of producing large litters of piglets. Pigs are commonly raised for meat production, with pork being a staple in many cuisines around the world. However, pigs are also kept as companion animals, show animals, and even as therapy animals in some cases. Pigs are known for their distinctive grunting vocalizations, and they are also known to be playful and curious animals. They have a keen sense of smell and are often used in search and rescue operations or as truffle hunters. Pigs have a complex social structure within their groups, and they are known to form strong bonds with their fellow group members.

2

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

synonyms : bull
cop
copper
fuzz
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3

a crude block of metal (lead or iron) poured from a smelting furnace

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4

mold consisting of a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast

synonyms : pig bed
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5

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

synonyms : hog
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6

a coarse obnoxious person

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to pig
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

eat greedily

synonyms : devour
guttle
raven
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2

give birth to (piglets)

synonyms : farrow
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3

live like a pig, in squalor

synonyms : pig it
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Examples
1"And pigs can fly!"
2"Yeah, and pigs might fly."
3Yeah, and pigs might fly.
4They made complete pigs of themselves at the dinner.
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