noun🔗ShareTerrierA 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)."My neighbor's terrier is a small, energetic dog that loves to chase squirrels in the park. "Le terrier de mon voisin est un petit chien énergique qui adore chasser les écureuils dans le parc.animaltypenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecueil, registreA collection of acknowledgments of the vassals or tenants of a lordship, containing the rents and services they owed to the lord, etc."The terrier listed the yearly rent payments and labor obligations of each farmer in the village. "Le registre énumérait les paiements annuels de loyer et les obligations de travail de chaque fermier du village.propertyhistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTerrier, cadastreAn 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."The lawyer reviewed the terrier, a detailed record of the farm's land boundaries. "L'avocat a examiné le terrier, un registre détaillé des limites des terres de la ferme.propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTarièreAn auger or borer."The well-driller used a terrier to bore deep into the earth, searching for a source of clean water. "Le foreur de puits a utilisé une tarière pour creuser profondément dans la terre, à la recherche d'une source d'eau propre.machineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
