Meaning of the word bloodhound in English

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bloodhound

US /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/
UK /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/
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Noun

1.

a large hound of a breed noted for its acute sense of smell and its ability to follow a trail, used in tracking

Example:
The police used a bloodhound to track the missing person.
My neighbor has a gentle and loyal bloodhound.
2.

a person who is relentless in pursuing or tracking something, especially information

Example:
She's a real bloodhound when it comes to finding out secrets.
The journalist acted like a bloodhound, digging deep into the corruption scandal.