sabueso — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bloodhound noun A large dog breed famous for its powerful sense of smell, often used to track missing people or fugitives.
- gumshoe noun A private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
- hound noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.
- sleuth noun A detective, especially a skilled one who investigates crimes or mysteries.
Senses
sabueso is used for these senses in English:
- bloodhound A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.
- bloodhound (figurative, informal) A detective or other person skilled at finding people or clues.
- gumshoe (slang, North America) A detective. [from early 20th c.]
- hound A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
- sleuth (archaic) A sleuthhound; a bloodhound.
bloodhound — full definition
- noun A large dog breed famous for its powerful sense of smell, often used to track missing people or fugitives.
- noun A person who is especially skilled at tracking down people or information.
gumshoe — full definition
- noun A private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
- noun A rubber overshoe or sneaker.
- verb To work as a detective, especially by quietly trailing someone.