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hound




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hound
     1. n. A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
     2. n. Any canine animal.
     3. n. (by extension) Someone who seeks something.
     4. n. (by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.
     5. n. A despicable person.
     6. n. A houndfish.
     7. v. To persistently harass.
           He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.
     8. n. (nautical, in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.
     9. n. A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.

Example Sentences

He mounted his horse, and with his faithful hound went on seeking further adventures through the world. 



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