1. noun /haʊnd/
a) A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals. (Hunt hound, Hunting hound, hunting dog, hunter)
On the way out of the building I was asked for my autograph. If Id known who the signature hound thought I was, I wouldve signed appropriately.
b) Someone who seeks something.
I still do not know if hes taken on this case because hes a glory hound, because he wants the PR, or if he simply wanted to help Anna.
2. verb /haʊnd/
To persistently harass.
He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.
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