sleuthhound
- noun
- /ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd/
- Archaic
:
detective
- The private sleuthhound tracked down the missing heir with dogged determination.
Examples
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Journalists acted like sleuthhounds, sniffing out every detail of the scandal.
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The sleuthhound uncovered the truth behind the mystery.
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Her reputation as a sleuthhound grew with each solved mystery.
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Many sleuthhounds are known for their tenacity.
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The private sleuthhound skillfully pieced together the suspects' alibis to solve the complex case.
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As a veteran sleuthhound, she had an unmatched ability to find hidden clues in even the most puzzling mysteries.
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With his sharp instincts, the sleuthhound uncovered secrets that others overlooked during the investigation.
Synonyms
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2.7
A police officer who investigates crimes and finds out what happened
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3.4
A police officer who looks into crimes to find evidence
64
3.7
A person hired to find facts about crimes or private matters who is not a police officer
30
3.4
A person who is not a police officer and is paid to investigate crimes
27
2.7
A police officer who investigates crimes and collects evidence
14
5.6
A person who investigates crimes and follows clues
8
6.8
A person who finds missing people or stolen goods
5
8.4
A detective who works quietly and follows people to find facts
1
6.5
A person hired by a hotel or store to watch for theft
A person who watches carefully to find out what happened
A person who finds clues and figures things out
A private detective hired to find information for people or businesses
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Etymology
Sleuthhound combines sleuth (an old word meaning 'trail' or 'track') and hound ('dog'). So a sleuthhound is like a 'trail dog' that follows clues, which is why the word means a detective who persistently investigates a case.