Sleuthhound: meaning, definitions and examples
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sleuthhound
[ sluːθhaʊnd ]
detective dog
A sleuthhound is a type of dog that is trained to track scents, often used in hunting or search and rescue operations. They possess a strong sense of smell and are known for their keen tracking abilities. The term can also refer to a person who investigates crimes or mysteries.
Synonyms
bloodhound, investigator, sleuth, tracker
Examples of usage
- The sleuthhound sniffed out the missing person.
- He trained his sleuthhound for weeks before the big hunt.
- The detective relied on the sleuthhound to uncover hidden clues.
Translations
Translations of the word "sleuthhound" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cão de caça
🇮🇳 जासूस कुत्ता
🇩🇪 Schnüffelhund
🇮🇩 anjing detektif
🇺🇦 собака-детектив
🇵🇱 pies detektywistyczny
🇯🇵 探偵犬
🇫🇷 chien de détection
🇪🇸 perro de detective
🇹🇷 dedektif köpeği
🇰🇷 탐정 개
🇸🇦 كلب التحري
🇨🇿 detektivní pes
🇸🇰 detektívny pes
🇨🇳 侦探犬
🇸🇮 detektivni pes
🇮🇸 rannsóknarhundur
🇰🇿 детектив ит
🇬🇪 გამძიებელი ძაღლი
🇦🇿 detektiv iti
🇲🇽 perro detective
Etymology
The word 'sleuthhound' combines two elements: 'sleuth', which is derived from the Old English 'slūth', meaning 'to track or follow', and 'hound', which comes from the Old English 'hund', indicating a type of dog. Originally, the term referred to dogs specifically bred for tracking scents, particularly in a hunting context. Over time, it evolved to also include the notion of a detective or investigator who 'tracks down' clues and evidence in solving crimes. The etymological roots connect the physical abilities of dogs in tracking with the metaphorical tracking done by detectives in solving cases. The sleuthhound is often associated with bloodhounds, known for their extraordinary sense of smell and ability to follow trails over long distances.