Hound: meaning, definitions and examples

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hound

 

[ haสŠnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

domestic animal

A hound is a type of hunting dog used by hunters to track and chase game. They are known for their keen sense of smell and endurance.

Synonyms

canine, dog, tracking dog

Examples of usage

  • The hound picked up the scent of the deer and began to track it through the woods.
  • The hound bayed loudly as it chased the fox across the field.
Context #2 | Noun

contemptuous term

In informal usage, hound can be a derogatory term for a person who is annoying or persistent in their actions.

Examples of usage

  • Stop being such a hound and give me some space!
  • He's always hounding me for answers.

Translations

Translations of the word "hound" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรฃo de caรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเค•เคพเคฐ เค•เคพ เค•เฅเคคเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jagdhund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anjing pemburu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฝั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pies goล„czy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ŒŸ็Šฌ (ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†ใ‘ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chien de chasse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perro de caza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท av kรถpeฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ƒฅ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ุจ ุตูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ loveckรฝ pes

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ loveckรฝ pes

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ŒŽ็Šฌ (liรจquวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lovski pes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veiรฐihundur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐาฃัˆั‹ ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜ (nadirobis dzaghli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ov iti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perro de caza

Etymology

The word 'hound' can be traced back to Old English 'hund', which is related to Old High German 'hunt' meaning 'dog'. Hounds have been used for hunting purposes for centuries, with different breeds specialized for various types of game. Over time, the term has also been used metaphorically to describe someone who relentlessly pursues a goal or target.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,493, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.