Hound Dog (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The basset hound with its distinctive drooping ears is a classic example of a hound dog.
- A large boar hound was used by the hunters to track and chase down the wild boar.
- The coonhound is a type of hound dog that is often used for hunting raccoons.
- The old hunting dog, a hound dog with a graying muzzle, lay patiently by the fire.
- Hound dogs such as beagles and bloodhounds are often used for tracking and hunting small game.