Terrier — meaning in English
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English meaning
- terrier noun Any of various small, energetic dog breeds originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
Senses
Terrier is used for these senses in English:
- terrier 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).
terrier — full definition
- noun Any of various small, energetic dog breeds originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
- noun A person who pursues something with tenacity, like a terrier chasing prey.
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