beagle

/'bi:gl/

Thân thiện

A beagle sniffs the ground in a grassy park.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small breed of hound dog: A beagle is a type of dog known for its small size, short legs, smooth coat, and keen sense of smell. It is traditionally used for hunting small game, especially rabbits and hares. 2. A person who searches or investigates: By extension, a "beagle" can informally refer to someone who searches for something diligently, often a detective or investigator.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Breed of dog):
  • The beagle is a popular family pet due to its friendly and curious nature.
  • We followed the trail with the help of a trained beagle.
• Noun (Person):
  • The reporter was a tenacious beagle, always digging for the truth.

Advanced Usage

• "To beagle" (verb, informal/rare): To search or hunt for something persistently, like a beagle dog.
  • He spent the afternoon beagling for clues in the old archives.

Variants and Related Words

• Beagling (noun): The sport or activity of hunting with beagles.
  • Beagling is a traditional countryside pursuit.

Synonyms

• Hound (noun): A dog breed used for hunting, often by scent.
• Sleuth (noun): A detective or investigator (for the informal human sense).

Related Phrases

• As keen as a beagle: An informal phrase describing someone who is very eager and persistent in searching or investigating.
  • The new intern is as keen as a beagle to find a story.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound