ALL meanings of hounds
hound
H h - noun hounds Nautical. either of a pair of fore-and-aft members at the lower end of the head of a mast, for supporting the trestletrees, that support an upper mast at its heel. Compare cheek (def 12). 1
- noun hounds a horizontal bar or brace, usually one of a pair, for strengthening the running gear of a horse-drawn wagon or the like. 1
- verb with object hounds to hunt or track with hounds, or as a hound does; pursue. 1
- verb with object hounds to pursue or harass without respite: Her little brother wouldn't stop hounding her. 1
- verb with object hounds to incite (a hound) to pursuit or attack; urge on. 1
- verb with object hounds Informal. to incite or urge (a person) to do something (usually followed by on). 1
- idioms hounds follow the hounds, Fox Hunting. to participate in a hunt, especially as a member of the field. 1
- idioms hounds ride to hounds, Fox Hunting. to participate in a hunt, whether as a member of the field or of the hunt staff. 1
- noun hounds Plural form of hound. 1
- noun hounds plural of hound. 0
- verb hounds third-person singular simple present indicative form of hound. 0