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Meaning of hound

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hound

Pronunciation:/haʊnd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

  2. Any canine animal.

  3. (by extension) Someone who seeks something.

  4. (by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.

hound

Pronunciation:/haʊnd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To persistently harass.

    Example: He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.

  2. To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.

hound

Pronunciation:/haʊnd/

noun

Definitions

  1. (in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.

  2. A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.