Definition of hound - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalsdog bred for hunting with a keen sense of smell
- The hound tracked the scent through the forest.
2.
- He's known as a hound among his friends.
3.
persistent seekersomeone who persistently seeks something
- He's a bargain hound, always looking for deals.
4.
nautical supportRare projections at the masthead supporting the trestletreesRare
- The sailors checked the hounds on the mast.
Verb
1.
pesterharass or urge repeatedly
- He hounded his friend to repay the borrowed money..
2.
harassmentforce someone to leave by constant pressure
- She was hounded out of her position by critics.
3.
pursuitpursue or chase relentlessly
- The detectives hounded the suspect across the city.
Images of hound
dog bred for hunting with a keen sense of smell
Expressions with hound
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individual craving recognition for achievements
The glory hound made sure everyone knew about his latest success.
force someone to leave by constant harassment or pressure
The manager was hounded out of his job by angry staff.
dog used for hunting with drooping ears
The hound dog followed the scent through the forest.
dog breed with short legs, long ears, strong sense of smell
The basset hound followed the scent through the field.
enthusiast of geology and rock formations
As a rock hound, she loved studying different types of rocks.
breed of dog used for hunting
The anglo-french hound is excellent for hunting in the woods.
breed of dog with a strong sense of smell
The scent hound is known for its exceptional tracking abilities.
person who constantly seeks public attention
The celebrity was known as a publicity hound.
very clean or free from dirt or stains
The kitchen was clean as a hound's tooth after she finished cleaning!
Origin of hound
Old English, hund (dog)
Terms with hound included in their meaning
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hunting
sound of a hound on the scent
hound manager
person who manages hounds during a hunt
dog
american hound breed with a blue-speckled coat and known for speed
Galeorhinus galeus
hound shark of the family Triakidae
animals
breed of hound with a long silky coat
hunting
any hound breed developed for raccoon hunting
hunting
British breed of scent hound for hunting otters
Examples of hound in a sentence
A well-trained hound is essential for a successful hunt. The hound was always seen at the local bars. Despite his charm, the hound struggled with relationships. She is a relentless news hound. The editor hired a hound for celebrity gossip. The hounds were inspected before the voyage.
They replaced the damaged hounds on the ship. The paparazzi hounded the celebrity for photos. She hounded her parents for a new phone. The paparazzi hounded the celebrity relentlessly. He was hounded by debt collectors for months. Paparazzi hounded the celebrity for weeks. The media hounded the politician with questions.
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- French:chien de chasse, harceler, ...
- German:Jagdhund, belästigen, ...
- Italian:segugio, tormentare, ...
- Spanish:sabueso, hostigar, ...
- Portuguese:cão de caça, importunar, ...
- Chinese:猎犬, 纠缠, ...
- Japanese:猟犬, しつこくせがむ, ...
- Arabic:كَلْب صَيْد, أَلَحَّ عَلَى, ...
- Hebrew:כֶּלֶב צַיִד, לִרְדּוֹף, ...
- Russian:гончая, преследовать, ...
- Ukrainian:гончак, набридати, ...
- Hindi:शिकारी कुत्ता, तंग करना, ...
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