Real Dictionary

pug
countable noun: A pug is a small, fat, short-haired dog with a flat face.

pug in American English 1
any of a breed of small, short-haired dog with a thickset body, square muzzle, deeply wrinkled forehead, and curled tail
noun: one of a breed of small, short-haired dogs having a tightly curled tail, a deeply wrinkled face, and a smooth coat that is black or silver and fawn with black markings

pug in American English 2
to temper (clay) for making bricks, earthenware, etc.
transitive verb: to knead (clay or the like) with water to make it plastic, as for brickmaking

pug in American English 3
pugilist
noun: a boxer; pugilist

pug in American English 4
a footprint or trail (of an animal)
to trail by following footprints
noun: a footprint, esp. of a game animal
transitive verb: to track (esp. game) by following footprints or another spoor

pug in British English 1
noun: a small compact breed of dog with a smooth coat, lightly curled tail, and a short wrinkled nose

pug in British English 2
verb: to mix or knead (clay) with water to form a malleable mass or paste, often in a pug mill

pug in British English 3
noun