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The correct spelling is hounds.
How to pronounce hounds
/haʊndz/
nounIPA: /haʊndz/
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The correct spelling is hounds. A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals. For example: "He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."
Usage Examples
“He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
- 2.Any canine animal.
- 3.(by extension) Someone who seeks something.
- 4.(by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.
- 5.A despicable person.
verb
- 1.To persistently harass.
- 2.To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.
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