Meaning of the word whippet in English

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whippet

US /ˈwɪp.ɪt/
UK /ˈwɪp.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

a dog of a small, slender breed, resembling a greyhound but smaller, noted for its speed.

Example:
The sleek whippet darted across the field.
She adopted a rescue whippet from the shelter.
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