hound
1one of any of several breeds of dogs trained to pursue game either by sight or by scent, especially one with a long face and large drooping ears.
Informal. any dog.
Slang.
an unpleasant, mean, or despicable person.
a man who chases women; a promiscuous man.
Informal. an ardent fan or devotee: an autograph hound.
one of the pursuers in the game of hare and hounds.
to hunt or track with hounds, or as a hound does; pursue.
to pursue or harass without respite: Her little brother wouldn't stop hounding her.
to incite (a hound) to pursuit or attack; urge on.
Informal. to incite or urge (a person) to do something (often followed byon): The committee has been hounded on by those who want these repairs done immediately.
Idioms about hound
follow the hounds, Fox Hunting. to participate in a hunt, especially as a member of the field.
ride to hounds, Fox Hunting. to participate in a hunt, whether as a member of the field or of the hunt staff.
Origin of hound
1Other words for hound
Other words from hound
- hound·er, noun
- hound·ish, hound·y, adjective
- hound·like, adjective
- un·hound·ed, adjective
Other definitions for hound (2 of 2)
Nautical. either of a pair of fore-and-aft members at the lower end of the head of a mast, for supporting the trestletrees, that support an upper mast at its heel.: Compare cheek (def. 12).
a horizontal bar or brace, usually one of a pair, for strengthening the running gear of a horse-drawn wagon or the like.
Origin of hound
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British Dictionary definitions for hound (1 of 2)
/ (haʊnd) /
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting
(in combination): an otterhound; a deerhound
the hounds a pack of foxhounds, etc
a dog, esp one regarded as annoying
a despicable person
(in hare and hounds) a runner who pursues a hare
slang, mainly US and Canadian an enthusiast: an autograph hound
short for houndfish See also nursehound
ride to hounds or follow the hounds to take part in a fox hunt with hounds
to pursue or chase relentlessly
to urge on
Origin of hound
1Derived forms of hound
- hounder, noun
British Dictionary definitions for hound (2 of 2)
/ (haʊnd) /
either of a pair of horizontal bars that reinforce the running gear of a horse-drawn vehicle
nautical either of a pair of fore-and-aft braces that serve as supports for a topmast
Origin of hound
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Other Idioms and Phrases with hound
see run with (the hare, hunt with the hounds).
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