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I've fostered five dogs for the Best Friends Program, which is an amazing no-kill sanctuary for animals, as well as a greyhound named Natasha from the greyhound rescue. All of my fosters have taught me great lessons like patience, nurture, and responsibility. My last foster dog was a Cocker Spaniel, and I couldn't let him go. I adopted him!
Olesya Rulin

Meaning of "greyhound" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GREYHOUND

greyhound  [ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GREYHOUND

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Greyhound is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GREYHOUND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

greyhound

Greyhound

The Greyhound is a very old European breed of dog, a sighthound which has been historically bred for coursing game and latterly Greyhound racing. Since the rise in large scale adoption of retired racing Greyhounds, particularly in North America from the end of the 20th century, it has seen a resurgence in popularity as a family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed whose combination of long, powerful legs, deep chest, flexible spine and slim build allows it to reach average race speeds in excess of 18 metres per second (59 feet per second, or 63 kilometres per hour (39 mph)). The greyhound can reach a full speed of 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph) within 30 metres or six strides from the boxes, traveling at almost 20 metres per second for the first 250 metres of a race. There are few mammals that can accelerate faster over a short distance, such as the cheetah, which can reach speeds of 109 kilometres per hour (68 mph) over 3-4 strides from a standing start., and pronghorn with an alleged top speed of 93 km/h (58 mph)...

Definition of greyhound in the English dictionary

The definition of greyhound in the dictionary is a tall slender fast-moving dog of an ancient breed originally used for coursing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GREYHOUND


bloodhound
ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd
boarhound
ˈbɔːˌhaʊnd
chowhound
ˈtʃaʊˌhaʊnd
coonhound
ˈkuːnˌhaʊnd
deerhound
ˈdɪəˌhaʊnd
draghound
ˈdræɡˌhaʊnd
elkhound
ˈɛlkˌhaʊnd
foxhound
ˈfɒksˌhaʊnd
gazehound
ˈɡeɪzˌhaʊnd
gorehound
ˈɡɔːˌhaʊnd
grewhound
ˈɡruːˌhaʊnd
hellhound
ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd
hoarhound
ˈhɔːˌhaʊnd
horehound
ˈhɔːˌhaʊnd
nursehound
ˈnɜːsˌhaʊnd
rockhound
ˈrɒkˌhaʊnd
seahound
ˈsiːˌhaʊnd
sleuthhound
ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd
staghound
ˈstæɡˌhaʊnd
wolfhound
ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GREYHOUND

grey-haired
grey-state
Grey-Thompson
grey-wave
greyback
greybeard
greybearded
greyed out
greyhead
greyheaded
greyhen
greyhound race
greyhound racing
greying
greyish
greylag
greylag goose
greylist
greyly
greyness

WORDS THAT END LIKE GREYHOUND

Afghan hound
basset hound
black horehound
buckhound
gazelle hound
hound
Ibizan hound
Irish wolfhound
Italian greyhound
Mahound
newshound
Norwegian elkhound
ocean greyhound
otter hound
Persian greyhound
Pharaoh hound
Russian wolfhound
smooth hound
to the ground
water horehound
white horehound

Synonyms and antonyms of greyhound in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «greyhound» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GREYHOUND

Find out the translation of greyhound to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of greyhound from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «greyhound» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

灵缇犬 >
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

galgo
570 millions of speakers

English

greyhound
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ग्रेहाउंड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السلوقي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

борзая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galgo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডালকুত্তা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lévrier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Greyhound
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Windhund
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グレーハウンド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그레이하운드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Greyhound
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chó săn chân dài
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रेहाउंड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tazı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

levriero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

greyhound
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хорт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ogar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λαγωνικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

windhond
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

greyhound
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

greyhound
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of greyhound

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GREYHOUND»

The term «greyhound» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.638 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GREYHOUND» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about greyhound

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2 QUOTES WITH «GREYHOUND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word greyhound.
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Michael Moorcock
I had this funny family. At one end, they were breeding dogs in south-east London - for greyhound racing - and at the other, my uncle was living in Downing Street. And I would actually go to Downing Street, which didn't strike me as funny. I'd get on the number 15 bus.
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Olesya Rulin
I've fostered five dogs for the Best Friends Program, which is an amazing no-kill sanctuary for animals, as well as a greyhound named Natasha from the greyhound rescue. All of my fosters have taught me great lessons like patience, nurture, and responsibility. My last foster dog was a Cocker Spaniel, and I couldn't let him go. I adopted him!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GREYHOUND»

Discover the use of greyhound in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to greyhound and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Greyhound
When Sebastien Rane's mother can't be bothered to take care of him, she sends him to his grandmother's across the country on a Greyhound bus.
Steffan Piper, 2010
2
How to Win at Greyhound Betting
Why is that? Well, there are many reasons but most of them centre on these two things: Lack of a proven system and Greed. This book closely examine these two points, and offers techniques and systems for achieving consistant wins.
Samuel Blankson, 2005
3
The Streamline Era Greyhound Terminals: The Architecture of ...
"This volume explores the life and achievements of William Strudwick Arrasmith, one of architecture's defining artists during the short-lived era of streamline design.
Frank E. Wrenick, 2007
4
The Greyhound
Discusses the history, habits, and care of the greyhound.
Charlotte Wilcox, 2001
5
Hounds of the Road: A History of the Greyhound Bus Company
The bus system that came to be known as the Greyhound Bus Company was founded by Carl Eric Wickman, an enterprising Swede of Hibbing, Minnesota.
Carlton Jackson, 1984
6
Adopting the Racing Greyhound
The first edition of this book was responsible for inspiring tens of thousands of people to adopt ex-racers. Now, this fully updated edition features groundbreaking veterinary information not available anywhere else.
Cynthia A. Branigan, 2004
7
The Greyhound God
Obsessed with winning big at the dog races, a part-time bartender travels the cross-country greyhound circuit with his wife and young son only to lose them to his addiction, a situation that forces him to confront his troubled past and his ...
Keith Lee Morris, 2003
8
A Greyhound of a Girl
Any opportunity to read it aloud would be a treat." –Horn Book "For children grieving the death of a parent or grandparent, this book provides comfort." –Library Media Connection Award: Capitol Choices 2013 - Noteworthy Titles for ...
Roddy Doyle, 2012
9
Greyhound: Canine Blur!
Describes the anatomical features that make the greyhound the fastest dog in the world, includes fascinating facts about its habits and behavior, and compares its speed to that of other animals.
Natalie Lunis, 2010
10
Greyhound: Hunter of Hunters
Mr. Posey would like to thank his wife Sheila Kocher, Brien Posey, Cara Nalepa, and Chris Posey for their support during the writing of Greyhound, Hunter of Hunters. Publisher's website: http: //SBPRA.com/JerryPosey
Jerry Posey, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GREYHOUND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term greyhound is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Greyhound Questions
Eyewitness News contacted Greyhound for a response to its protocol regarding allowing drivers involved in minor accidents to continue their ... «Tristatehomepage.com, Jul 15»
2
Festival International de Louisiane to move into Lafayette's old …
Advocate staff file photo by BRAD BOWIE -- The former Greyhound Bus station in downtown Lafayette, as seen in December 2014. «The Advocate, Jul 15»
3
Greyhound launches new service between Chicago and Davenport
DALLAS (July 8, 2015) – Greyhound, in partnership with Lee County and the Illinois Department of Transportation, recently launched service ... «Quad-Cities Online, Jul 15»
4
Greyhound campaigner claims she was booted out of race meeting
The head of the United States' largest greyhound protection organisation claims she was unceremoniously booted out of a race meeting in ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
5
Barrister to review inquiry evidence into alleged misconduct at …
A leading Sydney barrister has been appointed by Greyhound Racing NSW to review the evidence from its inquiry into alleged misconduct at a ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
6
Qld greyhound trainer faces more charges
Queensland greyhound trainer Tom Noble is facing additional charges as a result of the live-baiting scandal. The 68-year-old was originally ... «9news.com.au, Jul 15»
7
Greens label Greyhound Racing inquiry a farce after more bones …
The discovery of more bones at a Hunter Valley greyhound training track has raised questions over the adequacy of an industry investigation ... «ABC Local, Jul 15»
8
Greyhound bus driver gets lost driving to St. Louis
EVANSVILLE, IN – Some passengers on a greyhound bus from Nashville bound for St. Louis Friday are finally here but not without a nightmare ... «fox2now.com, Jul 15»
9
Greyhound Meet and Greet, July 18 at Flemington Department Store
New Jersey Greyhound Adoption Program (NJGAP) will host a Meet and Greet at Flemington Department Store on Rt. 31 on Saturday, July 18, ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
10
Staten Island Pets: Greyhound Friends benefit honors therapy dog
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Greyhound Friends of New Jersey, a group dedicated to saving retired racing greyhounds and placing them in loving ... «SILive.com, Jul 15»

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