detection dog
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detection dog (plural detection dogs)
- A specialized form of police dog; trained to use its sense of smell to detect and locate evidence of illicit substances, from illegal drugs to explosives materials, which may be carried on a person in their effects.
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police dog trained to use its sense of smell to locate evidence — see sniffer dog