seahound

/ˈsiːhaʊnd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of large, carnivorous dog used for hunting sea creatures, particularly in medieval Europe.

“The seahound was an essential part of the medieval fishing industry.”

2. noun

A type of large, carnivorous fish, such as a shark or a dogfish, that lives in the sea.

“The seahound swam through the dark waters of the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • sea dog
  • sea hound

Antonyms

  • land animal