Walker hound
- noun
- /ˈwɔːkər haʊnd/
- US
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Walker hound
- The hunters relied on their Walker hounds to track down foxes in the dense forest.
Examples
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The Walker hound is prized by hunters for its outstanding tracking skills.
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The Walker hound is known for its incredible speed.
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Many Walker hounds excel in agility competitions due to their speed and energy.
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She adopted a rescue Walker hound who quickly became part of the family.
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Many Walker hounds excel in hunting competitions.
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During the competition, the speedy Walker hound easily outran all the other dogs.
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Many families in the countryside have a Walker hound as their loyal companion for hunting.
Synonyms
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A medium-sized dog used for hunting foxes
A type of American hunting dog bred to chase foxes, fast and tireless
A type of dog from the United States used for hunting foxes alone or in groups
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Walker + hound
The head noun 'hound' clearly signals a type of dog, so a learner who knows both words can infer that 'Walker hound' denotes a kind of hound. However, 'Walker' here is an eponym or specific breed label (not the literal verb 'walk'), so the precise breed identity and traits (American foxhound, speed/stamina) are not derivable from the constituents alone, making the expression partially but not fully predictable.
Etymology
Walker hound may get its name from a breeder called Walker who helped develop these hunting dogs, and hound means a 'hunting dog'. Picture a fast dog that walks or runs for miles with hunters to track foxes, and that image explains why the name means a quick, strong hunting dog.