Terrier vs. Hound

Terrier vs. Hound — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Terrier and Hound

Terriernoun

A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).

Houndnoun

A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

Terriernoun

A collection of acknowledgments of the vassals or tenants of a lordship, containing the rents and services they owed to the lord, etc.

Houndnoun

Any canine animal.

Terriernoun

(legal) An inventory (book or roll) in which the lands of private persons or corporations are described by their site, boundaries, number of acres, etc.; a terrar.

Houndnoun

(by extension) Someone who seeks something.

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Terriernoun

An auger or borer.

Houndnoun

(by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.

Terriernoun

any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

Houndnoun

A despicable person.

Houndnoun

A houndfish.

Houndnoun

Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.

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Houndnoun

A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.

Houndverb

(transitive) To persistently harass.

He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.

Houndverb

(transitive) To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.

Houndnoun

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

Houndnoun

someone who is morally reprehensible;

you dirty dog

Houndverb

pursue or chase relentlessly;

The hunters traced the deer into the woodsthe detectives hounded the suspect until they found the him