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The definition of a hound is a dog of a hunting dog breed, particularly ones with droopy ears, a strong sense of smell and a deep bark, or is someone who is very interested in a specific topic.

(noun)

An example of a hound is a bloodhound.
An example of a hound is a person who loves news; a news hound.

Hound is defined as to hunt, chase or urge on.

(verb)

An example of hound is for a mother to constantly tell her son to do his homework.

See hound in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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
any dog, especially a member of one of the hunting breeds, with drooping ears, a deep-throated bark, and a keen sense of smell
a contemptible person
☆ Slang a devotee or fan: autograph hound

Origin: ME < OE hund, a dog (generic term), akin to Ger < IE base *kwon-, dog > cynic, Gr kyōn, L canis: houndsense shows specialization, accompanied by generalization of OE docga: see dog

transitive verb

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

noun

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

Origin: < ME houn < ON hūnn, knob (< IE base *eu-, to swell, arch > L cavus, hollow), with unhistoric -d, infl. by hound

See hound in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A domestic dog of any of various breeds commonly used for hunting, characteristically having drooping ears, a short coat, and a deep resonant voice.
b. A dog.
A contemptible person; a scoundrel.
a. One who eagerly pursues something: a gossip hound.
b. A devotee or an enthusiast: a coffee hound.