Definition
- (noun) A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
- (noun) Any canine animal.
- (noun) (by extension) Someone who seeks something.
- (noun) (by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.
- (noun) A despicable person.
- (noun) A houndfish.
- (verb) To persistently harass. “He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.”
- (verb) To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.
- (noun) (in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.
- (noun) A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.
Word stats
- Hounds contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Hounds mean?
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
How many letters are in Hounds?
Hounds has 6 letters.
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