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 terriers love digging in the garden, probably because they're naturally inclined to hunt for small animals. " animal type biology 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 historian consulted the old terriers to determine the obligations of the farmers to the manor lord in the 17th century. " property history 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 historical society meticulously documented the boundaries of each property in the town's early terriers, preserving details about the original landowners. " property law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An auger or borer. Examples : "The carpenters used terriers to bore precise holes in the wooden beams. " utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading