[ˈpuːdl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a dog of a breed (of which there are several varieties) with a curly coat that is often ornamentally clipped. Poodle breeds are classified by size

- a person or organization who is overly willing to obey another
(e.g: the council is being made a poodle of central government)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century: from German Pudel(hund), from Low German pud(d)eln ‘splash in water’ (the poodle being a water-dog)

[ˈpuːdl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- move or travel in a leisurely manner
(e.g: the chap who just wants to poodle along the road at 50 mph)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century: from German Pudel(hund), from Low German pud(d)eln ‘splash in water’ (the poodle being a water-dog)