otterhound

Thân thiện

An otterhound runs through a marshy field with its nose to the ground.

Definition

Noun: 1. A breed of dog: A large, hardy British dog breed historically developed for hunting otters. It is characterized by a distinctive shaggy, oily double coat, long pendulous ears, and a keen sense of smell suited for tracking in water and on land.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The otterhound is a rare breed known for its excellent swimming ability.
  • We saw a magnificent otterhound at the dog show, its shaggy coat dripping after the water trial.
  • Due to their historical purpose, otterhounds have a strong, independent nature.

Advanced Usage

• As a collective noun: While uncommon, "otterhound" can be used to refer to the breed as a whole in a formal context.
  • The otterhound was officially recognized by the kennel club in the early 20th century.

Variants and Related Words

• Otter hound (less common variant spelling): An alternative spelling for the same breed name.
• Hound (noun): A general category of hunting dogs, typically used for tracking by scent.

Synonyms

• Otter dog (archaic): An older term for a dog bred to hunt otters.

Different Meanings

• This word has a single, specific meaning referring to the dog breed. It is not commonly used in other contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. hardy British hound having long pendulous ears and a thick coarse shaggy coat with an oily undercoat; bred for hunting otters

Từ đồng nghĩa

• otter hound