sleuthhound
- noun
- /ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd/
- Archaic
:
sabueso
- Legends tell of a sleuthhound that could trace its quarry across miles of wilderness.
Examples
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The sleuthhound tracked the scent for miles.
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The police relied on a sleuthhound to follow the scent trail left by the thief.
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In medieval Europe, nobles often kept a sleuthhound for hunting and tracking criminals.
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Many sleuthhounds are trained for search and rescue.
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The sleuthhound tracked the scent through the thick forest, demonstrating its exceptional sense of smell.
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During the search, the sleuthhound led the way, sniffing for clues that might help find the lost person.
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The professional tracker relied on his skilled sleuthhound to follow the trail of the missing hiker.
Synonyms
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1.5
A dog used for hunting with long drooping ears and a strong nose
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4.2
A large dog with a very strong sense of smell used to follow a scent
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2.3
A dog trained to find and catch animals or birds
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2.7
A dog used for hunting with long ears and a very good nose
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2.8
A dog with short legs, a long body, and long hanging ears bred to hunt by smell
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8.9
A hunting dog bred to track raccoons by smell
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7.0
A large hunting dog from England used to hunt foxes in groups
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7.1
A medium-sized dog used for hunting foxes
A type of American hunting dog bred to chase foxes, fast and tireless
An American hunting dog that runs fast and tracks foxes
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Etymology
Sleuthhound comes from sleuth ('trail' or 'track') and hound ('dog'), and was used for a large dog that followed a scent. That literal 'trail dog' sense explains why a sleuthhound is a big, powerful dog used for tracking.