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hound

/haʊnd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does hound mean?

noun, verb

A dog of a breed used for hunting, especially a greyhound or a bloodhound. To pursue or chase someone or something.

Example

"The hound ran quickly through the forest, its baying echoing through the trees."

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