Definition of "doghouse" in inglés

noun

1. Any small house or structure or enclosure used to house a dog.

2. A structure of small size, similar to a doghouse, but offering useful shelter for a human.

   • p. 1927, United States Code Annotated […] so as to render railroad liable for death of brakeman falling from tender, notwithstanding construction of doghouse on top of tender for brakeman's use.

3. Mechanically, an equipment cover with an opening, with a shape resembling a doghouse.

4. (nautical) A difficult or demoralizing situation.

5. A traffic signal with five sections: two on the bottom, two in the middle, and one on top.

6. (informal) Any shabby or disreputable establishment.