bluetick
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Definition
Noun: A breed of coonhound originating in the United States, characterized by its speed, endurance, and a distinctive coat color pattern of white mottled or ticked with bluish-grey.
Usage
The word "bluetick" is used specifically to refer to this breed of dog. It functions as a countable noun. * He hunts with a pair of well-trained blueticks. * The bluetick is known for its cold nose, meaning it can follow old game trails. * Is that a bluetick or a Treeing Walker Coonhound?
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the breed.
- She prefers the bluetick howl over other hounds'.
- They are looking for bluetick puppies.
Variants and Related Words
- Bluetick Coonhound: The full, formal name of the breed.
- Coonhound: The general category of hunting dogs to which the bluetick belongs.
Synonyms
- Hound
- Coonhound
- American hound
Note: These are general synonyms. "Bluetick" is a specific breed name, so synonyms will not be exact matches but refer to the broader category.
Noun
- a very fast American hound; white mottled with bluish grey