terrier in Irish
terrier in Irish is brocaire — terrier means any of various small, energetic dog breeds originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
terrier in Irish
brocaire
A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).
What does "terrier" mean?
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noun Any of various small, energetic dog breeds originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
"The terrier dug furiously at the rabbit hole."
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noun A person who pursues something with tenacity, like a terrier chasing prey.
"She's a real terrier when it comes to chasing down late payments."
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terrier in a sentence
- The terrier dug furiously at the rabbit hole.
- Jack Russell terriers are known for their high energy.
- She's a real terrier when it comes to chasing down late payments.
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What is "terrier" in Irish?
"terrier" in Irish is brocaire. terrier means: Any of various small, energetic dog breeds originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
How do you use "terrier" in a sentence?
Example: "The terrier dug furiously at the rabbit hole." In Irish, "terrier" is brocaire.
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