nounπShareA dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals."The bloodhound followed the faint scent of the lost child. "animalnaturesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny canine animal."The farmer brought his hunting hound to the field. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Someone who seeks something."The student was a relentless hound for knowledge, always asking questions in class. "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.""Mark is such a hound; he's always flirting with different women at the office." "personcharactersexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA despicable person."That gossiping hound spread rumors about the new teacher. "personcharactermoralinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA houndfish."The aquarium had a beautiful houndfish, which was a striking orange color. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo persistently harass."He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting."The farmer threatened to hound his dogs on the trespassers if they didn't leave his property immediately. "animalsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on."The carpenter carefully shaped the hounds at the top of the new ship's mast to ensure the trestletrees would sit securely. "nauticalsailingtechnicalpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle."The car's front suspension needed new hounds to support the heavy cargo. "vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
