noun Download 🔗Share A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier). Examples : "My neighbor's terrier is a small, energetic dog that loves to chase squirrels in the park. " animal type nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A collection of acknowledgments of the vassals or tenants of a lordship, containing the rents and services they owed to the lord, etc. Examples : "The terrier listed the yearly rent payments and labor obligations of each farmer in the village. " property history law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An inventory (book or roll) in which the lands of private persons or corporations are described by their site, boundaries, number of acres, etc.; a terrar. Examples : "The lawyer reviewed the terrier, a detailed record of the farm's land boundaries. " property law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An auger or borer. Examples : "The well-driller used a terrier to bore deep into the earth, searching for a source of clean water. " machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
