jachthond — meaning in English

English meaning

• hound noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.
• hunter noun A person who tracks and kills wild animals for food or sport.

Senses

jachthond is used for these senses in English:

• gun dog Any of various breeds of dog used by hunters to find, flush out and retrieve birds and other game; an individual of such a breed.
• hound A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
• hunter A dog used in hunting; a hunting dog.

hound — full definition

1. noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.
2. noun A person obsessively devoted to pursuing something (often in compounds).
3. verb To pursue or harass someone relentlessly.

hunter — full definition

1. noun A person who tracks and kills wild animals for food or sport.
2. noun Someone actively searching for a particular thing, such as a job, bargain, or opportunity.
3. noun A horse or dog bred and trained specifically for hunting.

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