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schnauzer

/ˈʃnaʊ.zər/

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noun

/ˈʃnaʊ.zər/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее породу собак, происходящую из Германии, характеризующуюся жёсткой шерстью и отличительными бородой и бровями, исторически использовавшуюся как крысолов и сторожевая собака.

A noun referring to a breed of dog originating in Germany, characterized by a wiry coat and a distinctive beard and eyebrows, historically used as a ratter and guard dog.

  1. Breed of dogB1formal

    An old German breed of sturdy, wire-haired terrier with a blunt muzzle, ranging in size from small to very large, originally used as ratters, guard dogs, or police dogs.

    ruПорода собак

    • The schnauzer is known for its distinctive beard and eyebrows.
    • My neighbor owns a giant schnauzer that is very protective.
    • Schnauzers were originally bred in Germany to hunt rats.
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