Sleuthhound (Noun)
Meaning 1
A breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The detective was aided in his search by a skilled sleuthhound that was able to track the scent of the missing person.
- The police department's sleuthhound was instrumental in solving the case, leading them to the suspect's hideout.
- The gamekeeper used a sleuthhound to track the wounded deer through the dense forest.
- The sleuthhound's incredible sense of smell allowed it to follow the trail of the escaped convict for miles.
- The search party was accompanied by a trained sleuthhound that was able to pick up the faint scent of the lost child.