Word: HOUND
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Definition of HOUND
- A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
- Any canine animal.
- (by extension) Someone who seeks something.
- To persistently harass.
"He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."
- To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.
- (in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.
- A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "hound", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "hound" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HOUND a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HOUND worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HOUND? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # the hound effect
- # master of hound
- # playing with hound
- # in terms of hound
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