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sleuthhound

Translations

sleuthhoundnoun

sleuthhounds

Common countable noun; can also be used figuratively for a detective.

limierPour un chien de chasse spécialisé dans la recherche à l’odorat.

The sleuthhound followed the fugitive's scent across the moor.

Le limier a suivi la piste du fugitif à travers la lande.

Additional translations

limierFamilier ; pour une personne très perspicace ou un enquêteur tenace.

Synonyms

private eye

private investigator

private detective

investigator

sleuthhoundverb

sleuthhounded

Past Simple

sleuthhounded

Past Participle

sleuthhounding

Gerund

Transitive/intransitive; to track or pursue like a sleuthhound.

traquerS’emploie surtout dans un registre figuré ou journalistique.

Reporters sleuthhounded the scandal until the truth emerged.

Les journalistes ont traqué le scandale jusqu’à ce que la vérité éclate.

Additional translations

pisterMet l’accent sur la poursuite d’une trace ou d’une personne.

Synonyms

track

trail

hunt down

sniff out

track down

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Definitions

sleuthhoundnoun

A bloodhound, especially one trained to track people or stolen property.

The sleuthhound followed the fugitive's scent across the moor.

Informal: a detective or relentless investigator.

Our accountant is a sleuthhound when it comes to uncovering hidden expenses.

sleuthhoundverb

To follow or pursue persistently, as a sleuthhound does; to track down.

Reporters sleuthhounded the scandal until the truth emerged.