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- Dictionaryhound/haʊnd/
noun
- 1. a dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one able to track by scent: "a hound came running through the trees, nose to the ground"
- 2. used in names of dogfishes, e.g. nurse hound, smooth hound.
verb
- 1. harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly: "she was hounded by the Italian press" Similar Opposite
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HOUND definition: 1. a type of dog used for hunting 2. to chase someone or to refuse to leave someone alone…. Learn more.
The meaning of HOUND is dog. How to use hound in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hound.
Hound definition: one of any of several breeds of dogs trained to pursue game either by sight or by scent, especially one with a long face and large drooping ears.. See examples of HOUND used in a sentence.
If someone hounds you, they constantly disturb or speak to you in an annoying or upsetting way. Newcomers are constantly hounding them for advice. American English : hound / ˈhaʊnd /
1. a. A domestic dog of any of various breeds commonly used for hunting, characteristically having drooping ears, a short coat, and a deep resonant voice. b. A dog. 2. A contemptible person; a scoundrel. 3. a. One who eagerly pursues something: a gossip hound. b. A devotee or an enthusiast: a coffee hound. tr.v. hound·ed, hound·ing, hounds. 1.
HOUND meaning: 1. a type of dog used for hunting 2. to chase someone or to refuse to leave someone alone…. Learn more.
A hound is a type of dog with big floppy ears, mainly used for hunting. To hound someone is to relentlessly pursue or pester them. When Elvis sings, “You ain’t nothing but a hound dog,” he’s referring to both.
hound meaning: 1. a dog that is used when people hunt animals 2. to follow someone and annoy them by asking…. Learn more.
Definition of hound noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 14, 2024 · hound (plural hounds) A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals. Any canine animal. (by extension) Someone who seeks something. (by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women. A despicable person.
