Synonyms of hound

Antonyms of hound

Collocations of hound

bloodhound
Frequency: 80 %

The bloodhound's keen sense of smell helped track down the missing child.

hound dog
Frequency: 70 %

Elvis Presley's famous song 'Hound Dog' became a hit in the 1950s.

greyhound
Frequency: 60 %

The greyhound raced around the track at an incredible speed.

basset hound
Frequency: 50 %

The basset hound's ears almost touched the ground as it sniffed around the garden.

sleuth hound
Frequency: 45 %

The sleuth hound carefully examined the crime scene for clues.

Idiomatic Expressions for hound

  • Phrase: a hound's tooth
    Meaning: a pattern of irregular broken checks or jagged lines
    Usage: The fabric of her dress had a hound's tooth design.