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Noun sleuthhound has 2 senses
- sleuth, sleuthhound - a detective who follows a trail
--1 is a kind of detective
- bloodhound, sleuthhound - a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
--2 is a kind of hound, hound dog
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Definitions from the Web
Sleuthhound
A sleuthhound refers to a highly skilled and intelligent detective or investigator, often used to describe a person with exceptional tracking and investigative abilities in popular culture.
Part of Speech
- Noun: A highly skilled and intelligent detective or investigator.
Senses
- Sense 1: A person with exceptional tracking and investigative abilities.
Usage
- Popular: Sleuthhound is often used to depict an exceptionally talented detective, as seen in mystery novels and movies.
- Local: The term sleuthhound may be more commonly used within detective communities or in discussions related to detective work.
Sample Sentences
- He proved to be a remarkable sleuthhound, solving the complex case within hours.
- The detective's reputation as a sleuthhound had spread far and wide.
- In her latest novel, the protagonist is a cunning sleuthhound, unraveling the mystery with precision.
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