1
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
"The hound trotted beside its handler, its large drooping ears swaying with every step as it tracked the scent across the field."
2
someone who is morally reprehensible
"you dirty dog"
3
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
"The ship's captain ordered the carpenters to reinforce the hounds before raising the new mast during the stormy season."
4
Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.
1
pursue or chase relentlessly
"The hunters traced the deer into the woods"
"the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him"
2
To persistently harass.
"After being turned down three times, he decided to stop hounding her for a date and finally gave up."
1
A small village and civil parish in Eastleigh borough, Hampshire, England (OS grid ref SU4708).
"The tourist guidebook recommends a short walk through Hound to see the historic church before heading back to Southampton."
Example Sentences
"you dirty dog"
noun
"The hunters traced the deer into the woods"
verb
"the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him"
verb
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