Definition

A type of large dog known for its excellent sense of smell and ability to track scents, often used in search and rescue or police work.

Example

The bloodhound followed the scent trail for miles, leading the search team to the missing person.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a bloodhound in action?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they have an incredible sense of smell.

They really do! I saw one at a search and rescue event last week.

That sounds amazing! I can imagine they are great at tracking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bloodhound → The word is formed from "blood" (from Old English "blōd", meaning the red fluid that circulates in the body) and "hound" (from Old English "hund", meaning dog). A bloodhound is a type of dog known for its ability to track scents, particularly those related to blood.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'blood' that the dog is trained to track and the 'hound' that refers to a type of dog. This helps you remember that a bloodhound is a dog known for its tracking abilities, especially related to blood.

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