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whippet Definition

whip·pet (hwip′it, wip′-)

noun

any of a breed of slender, swift dog resembling a small greyhound, used esp. as a racing dog

Etymology: dim. < whip

whippet Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Also have a whippet, Penny who is the sweetest little thing, and cheeky with alot of character.
  • breed: Yes/no 3. If you breed whippets, do any of your puppy clients want them to be able to kill any of the above?
  • keep: It is estimated that the total number of whippets kept would only drop by about 30 representing a loss of £ 9,000.

Adjective modifier

  • pet: Sample companions include pet whippets, token Americans or mutes ( remember, it worked for The Piano ).

Modifies a noun

  • coursing: Prizes There is no prize money in whippet coursing.
  • racing: These hobbies included keeping racing pigeons, whippet racing, football, quoits, darts and dominoes.
  • cross: My husband suggested this was a good time to get the second dog as a companion for our gentle whippet cross bitch.
  • owner: Pet whippet owners tend not to be the type to stay serious with agility as there is no immediate gratitude.

Noun used with modifier

  • coursing: Because most owners of coursing whippets live in rural or semi-rural areas this would have some effect on the rural economy.