greyhound

noun grey·hound \ ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd \

|Updated on: 14 Jun 2018

Definition of greyhound

: any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing; also : any of several related dogs — compare Italian greyhound

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Recent Examples of greyhound from the Web

Jim loved vacationing in Rhode Island, his 1965 Jaguar XKE and greyhounds.

— courant.com, "James Doyle," 9 June 2018
In 2004, a greyhound at a Texas racetrack tested positive for H3N8, a strain of influenza that until then had only been seen in horses.

— National Geographic, "No, Killer Dog Flu Isn't the Next Human Pandemic," 8 June 2018
But something’s a bit out of the ordinary in this idyllic setting, as a familiar greyhound plods past Bernard.

— mike bloom, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Westworld' Podcast: 'Phase Space' Changes Park Perspectives and Aspects," 31 May 2018
The 4-year-old retired racing greyhound named Eclipse nudged at Helvey’s hands with his graying, pointed snout.

— holly v. hays, The Seattle Times, "Indiana inmates prepare greyhounds for life beyond racing," 20 Apr. 2018
Adjacent is the Agua Caliente Racetrack where greyhounds chase a mechanical rabbit and betting is lively.

— james clark, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Meet the neighbors with Tijuana daytrip," 19 Apr. 2018
Thin or well-muscled dogs like greyhounds, Weimaraners, pit bull and bull terriers often don’t have much body fat to insulate their muscles and other tissues.

— karen asp, Good Housekeeping, "6 Ways To Protect Your Dog From Common (But Potentially Deadly) Winter Dangers," 29 Dec. 2017
Ahead roamed the listening destroyers, crisscrossing the ocean like a pack of restive greyhounds.

— sandiegouniontribune.com, "May 13, 1958: Aboard the Nautilus," 13 May 2018
On Sunday, this female greyhound was removed from a home in an unincorporated part of Harris County after authorities found her owner dead inside the home.

— julie cornell, Houston Chronicle, "Rescue groups help with stray pet population in northwest Harris County," 2 May 2018

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