Meaning of the word bloodhound in English
What does bloodhound mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bloodhound
US /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/
UK /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/
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
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The police used a bloodhound to track the missing person.
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My neighbor has a gentle and loyal bloodhound.
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2.
a person who is relentless in pursuing or tracking something, especially information
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She's a real bloodhound when it comes to finding out secrets.
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The journalist acted like a bloodhound, digging deep into the corruption scandal.
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