bloodhound
[ bluhd-hound ]
/ ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd /
noun
one of a breed of medium- to large-sized dogs, usually having a black-and-tan coat, very long ears, loose skin, and an acute sense of smell: used chiefly for following human scents.
a person who is a steadfast pursuer.
Words nearby bloodhound
bloodcurdling,
blooded,
bloodfin,
bloodflower,
bloodguilty,
bloodhound,
blooding,
bloodless,
bloodless operation,
bloodletting,
bloodline
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British Dictionary definitions for bloodhound
bloodhound
/ (ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd) /
noun
a large breed of hound having a smooth glossy coat of red, tan, or black and loose wrinkled skin on its head: formerly much used in tracking and police work
informal
a detective