Sleuthhound
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sleuthhound is a noun meaning A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal; a bloodhound formerly used in Scotland.
Meaning
A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal; a bloodhound formerly used in Scotland.
More Meanings
- (informal) A detective; a sleuth.
Example Sentences
And straightway the minions of the law led forth from their donjon keep one whom the sleuthhounds of justice had apprehended in consequence of information received.
Sometimes he pursued the wily burn trout with relentless ferocity and the silent intentness of a sleuthhound. Often, however, he would pause and with his finger indicate some favourite stone to Winsome.
Of course, that may be an accident and couldn't possibly be called a case against anybody; but then we haven't the means to make a real case against anybody. Till the police come we are only a pack of very amateur sleuthhounds.
Word Forms
- sleuthhounds
- sleuth-hound
Synonyms for sleuthhound
Depending on context, synonyms include bloodhound.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bloodhound, coverthound, hunter, greyhound, drag-hound, packhound.
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