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English > 2 senses of the expression dog tag:
NOUNcommunicationdog tagmilitary identification tag worn on a chain around the neck
communicationdog tagmetal plate on a dog collar bearing its registration number
English > dog tag: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningmilitary identification tag worn on a chain around the neck.
Broadertag, ticketA label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
English > dog tag: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaningmetal plate on a dog collar bearing its registration number.
Broadertag, ticketA label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.