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steer-dog

Esp. North

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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in a dog-team, the dog hitched nearest to the sled or toboggan, his task being to guide the vehicle, keeping it clear of any-thing that might obstruct it.

See: boss dog,sled dog (def. 2),steerer(def. 2),steering dog,wheel-dog

Quotations

1873

Upon my assuming charge of the train, an ominous tendency to growl and fight on the part of my steer-dog told me something was wrong.

1896

The steer-dog keeps the sledge upon a slanting track, and guides it through trees and rocks.

1953

. . . a steer dog or wheel dog hitched nearest the toboggan.