sleuthdog

/ˈsloʊθdɔɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is skilled at tracing and following clues, especially in a detective or investigative context.

“The sleuthdog was hired to solve the mystery of the missing treasure.”

2. noun

A dog trained to track and follow scents, often used in search and rescue operations.

“The search team used a skilled sleuthdog to locate the missing hiker.”

Synonyms

  • detective
  • investigator

Antonyms

  • obfuscationist
  • obfuscator