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Meaning of hunting dog | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any type of domestic dog that is used by humans as an aid in hunting; any individual of such a breed, especially one that does hunting work, but also any pet of such a breed.
Ellipsis of African hunting dog, a wild dog named for its hunting prowess; like all wild dogs, it hunts prey.
abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

Examples

“Cookie lives in the suburbs and is seldom off her leash, but as a hunting dog, she's got that natural predisposition to get into the underbrush!”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

hunting ground hunting horn hunting jacket hunting knife hunting leopard hunting lodge