bloodhound
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- noun
- /ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd/
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- During the investigation, officers deployed a bloodhound to follow the scent trail left by the suspect.
- bloodhound on a scent
- bloodhounds track
- bloodhound's nose
It's like showing a Bloodhound A stake and then going on the hunt.
- It's like showing a Bloodhound A stake and then going on the hunt.
Examples
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Opening the tailgate, they let two panting, tail-wagging bloodhounds out of their crate.
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Many of you may know that I love dogs, especially our bloodhound, "Duke."
Blog text (31) -
Next, a bloodhound is led around the perimeter of the forest to determine whether the wolves are still there.
Academic text (1996) -
Our Ohio team works with a rescued bloodhound along with a bluetick coonhound.
Blog text (17) -
Chief Ferguson and Sandy answered questions about what working bloodhounds do, and Magic completed a trail while the students watched.
Blog text (22) -
David Niles brought out Bool and let the bloodhound sniff an article of Kara Lane's clothing.
Fiction book (2001) -
The police used a bloodhound to track the missing child through the woods.
Synonyms
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A dog used for hunting with long drooping ears and a strong nose
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A dog used for hunting with long ears and a very good nose
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A dog with short legs, a long body, and long hanging ears bred to hunt by smell
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A hunting dog bred to track raccoons by smell
A large strong dog that tracks by its good sense of smell
A type of American hunting dog bred to chase foxes, fast and tireless
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Etymology
The word bloodhound comes from the old phrase blooded hound, where blood meant 'well-bred' or 'of noble birth' rather than the blood you bleed. A bloodhound was a prized hunting dog, and today the name fits because these dogs are famous for their powerful nose and tracking skills.