hunting dog

Noun

Meaning

a dog used in hunting game

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

hunter chaser beagle foxhound dog hound hound dog cur mongrel courser retriever basset hound pointer canine doggy

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Antonyms

cat wise person apple of my eye

Hypernyms

dog Canis familiaris domestic dog

Hyponyms

hound hound dog terrier courser dachshund badger dog

Examples

Her symbols included the golden bow and arrow, the hunting dog, the stag, and the moon. Source: Internet

Leighton (1907): p. 478 The painting of Henry IV, Duke of Saxony with his hunting dog, painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1514, is thought by some to be a Saluki. Source: Internet

Purebred "breed" status in question Many hunting dog types capable of hunting by speed and sight are not recognized as sighthounds, either informally or formally by a major kennel club. Source: Internet

Behind the loyal hunting dog stood its unemotional master whose restrained and gnarled appearance gave away nothing. Source: Internet

It is believed the Ibizan Hound evolves from the tesem, the ancient Egyptian hunting dog. Source: Internet

However, the hunting dog occasionally jumps out, putting himself in the line of fire and creating a distraction. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hunting club hunting cog hunting deity hunting dogs hunting expedition hunting farm