Hound vs. Terrier

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  • Hound

    A hound is a type of hunting dog used by hunters to track or chase prey.

  • Terrier

    Terrier (from Latin terra, meaning “earth” or “soil”) is a type of dog originally created to hunt vermin. A terrier is a dog of any one of many breeds or landraces of the terrier type group, which are typically small, wiry, game and fearless. Terrier breeds vary greatly in size from just 1 kg (2 lb) to over 32 kg (70 lb) and are usually categorized by size or function. There are five different groups, with each group having several different breeds.

    Labrador and terrier mixed breeds often feature both features such as short erect ears that slightly point down and are often short and skinny.

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  • Hound (noun)

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

  • Hound (noun)

    Any canine animal.

  • Hound (noun)

    Someone who seeks something.

  • Hound (noun)

    A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.

  • Hound (noun)

    A despicable person.

  • Hound (noun)

    A houndfish.

  • Hound (noun)

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

  • Hound (noun)

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

  • Hound (verb)

    To persistently harass.

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

  • Hound (verb)

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

  • Terrier (noun)

    A rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).

  • Terrier (noun)

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

  • Terrier (noun)

    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.

  • Terrier (noun)

    An auger or borer.

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