"dog station" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dog stations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dog station (plural dog stations)
  1. (television, radio) A minor television or radio station with little chance to succeed. Categories (topical): Radio, Television
    Sense id: en-dog_station-en-noun-isD-h4I~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, media, radio, television

Inflected forms

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