hound

noun

1. any of several breeds of hunting dog that find game either by scenting and tracking, as the beagle, the bloodhound, and the foxhound, or by sighting followed by swift pursuit, as the borzoi, deerhound, and greyhound
2. any dog, especially a member of one of the hunting breeds, with drooping ears, a deep-throated bark, and a keen sense of smell
3. a contemptible person
4. ☆ Slang a devotee or fan: autograph hound

transitive verb

1. to hunt or chase with or as with hounds; chase or follow continually; nag: to hound a debtor
2. to urge on; incite as to pursuit

noun

1. either of two projections at the masthead for supporting the trestletrees and the upper parts of the lower rigging
2. a horizontal bar for strengthening the running gear of a wagon, cart, etc.