Pronunciation: /haʊnd/
noun a type of dog, typically used for hunting or tracking
A1 My neighbor's hound loves to bark at squirrels in the yard.
A2 The hound followed the scent trail through the forest.
B1 The hound was trained to assist in search and rescue missions.
B2 The hound's keen sense of smell made it an excellent tracker.
C1 The hound's agility and endurance allowed it to excel in competitive dog sports.
C2 The hound's loyalty and intelligence endeared it to its owner.
verb to pursue relentlessly or harass persistently
A1 The detective hounded the suspect for days until he finally confessed.
A2 The reporter hounded the celebrity for an interview.
B1 The salesperson hounded me with phone calls until I finally agreed to buy the product.
B2 The paparazzi hounded the actress wherever she went, trying to get a photo of her.
C1 The prosecutor hounded the witness with tough questions during the trial.
C2 The investigator hounded the suspect's friends for information about his whereabouts.
formal The hound is a breed of dog known for its keen sense of smell.
informal My neighbor's hound always barks loudly at night.
slang I heard that new movie is a real hound, we should go see it.
figurative The detective hounded the suspect until he finally confessed.
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