nounπShareA dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals."The hunter released his hounds to track the scent of the deer in the forest. "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny canine animal."The vet treats all kinds of hounds, from tiny Chihuahuas to large Great Danes. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Someone who seeks something."The journalists were relentless hounds after the celebrity's secret. "personactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.""My neighbor is known as one of the biggest hounds in our apartment complex, always trying to flirt with any new female resident." "personhumancharactersexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA despicable person.""The landlord was a pack of hounds; he raised the rent even after promising not to." "personcharacterinhumanmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA houndfish."The aquarium displayed several beautiful hounds, their bodies patterned with stripes. "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 hounds his dogs to chase the rabbits out of the vegetable garden. "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 reinforced the hounds at the masthead to ensure the stability of the tall ship's topmast. "nauticalsailingtechnicalstructurepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle."The mechanic checked the truck's hounds for rust before loading the heavy equipment. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading