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I could no more define poetry than a terrier can define a rat.
Alfred Edward Housman

Meaning of "terrier" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TERRIER

From Old French chien terrier earth dog, from Medieval Latin terrārius belonging to the earth, from Latin terra earth.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TERRIER

terrier  [ˈtɛrɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TERRIER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Terrier 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 TERRIER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

terrier

Terrier

A terrier is a dog of any one of many breeds or landraces of terrier type, which are typically small, wiry, very active and fearless dogs. Terrier breeds vary greatly in size from just a couple of pounds to over 70 pounds and are usually categorized by size or function. There are five different groups with each group having several different breeds.

Definition of terrier in the English dictionary

The definition of terrier in the dictionary is any of several usually small, active, and short-bodied breeds of dog, originally trained to hunt animals living underground.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TERRIER


Algeria
ælˈdʒɪərɪə
anterior
ænˈtɪərɪə
area
ˈɛərɪə
Austria
ˈɒstrɪə
Beria
ˈbɛrɪə
Bulgaria
bʌlˈɡɛərɪə
burier
ˈbɛrɪə
career
kəˈrɪə
criteria
kraɪˈtɪərɪə
exterior
ɪkˈstɪərɪə
Ferrier
ˈfɛrɪə
interior
ɪnˈtɪərɪə
kerria
ˈkɛrɪə
maria
ˈmɑːrɪə
Nigeria
naɪˈdʒɪərɪə
perrier
ˈpɛrɪə
rear
rɪə
superior
suːˈpɪərɪə
Syria
ˈsɪrɪə
victoria
vɪkˈtɔːrɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TERRIER

terribility
terrible
terribleness
terribly
terricole
terricolous
terries
terrific
terrifically
terrified
terrifier
terrifies
terrify
terrifying
terrifyingly
terrigenous
terrine
Territoire de Belfort
territorial

WORDS THAT END LIKE TERRIER

aircraft carrier
Australian terrier
baby carrier
barrier
Boston terrier
bull terrier
courier
Dandie Dinmont terrier
fox terrier
harrier
Irish terrier
Jack Russell terrier
Norwich terrier
personnel carrier
Sealyham terrier
Skye terrier
soft-coated wheaten terrier
Staffordshire bull terrier
the Water Carrier
Welsh terrier
Yorkshire terrier

Synonyms and antonyms of terrier in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «terrier» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TERRIER

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

Translator English - Chinese

小猎犬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

terrier
570 millions of speakers

English

terrier
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टेरियर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كَلْبٌ تَرِيَر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

терьер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cão terrier
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্ষুদ্রকায় কুকুর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fox-terrier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terrier
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Terrier
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

テリア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

테리어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terrier
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chó sục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டெரியர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टेरियर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

terriyer
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terrier
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

terier
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тер´єр
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

terier
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τεριέ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

terrier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

terrier
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

terrier
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of terrier

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TERRIER»

The term «terrier» is very widely used and occupies the 13.204 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TERRIER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «terrier» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «terrier» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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6 QUOTES WITH «TERRIER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word terrier.
1
David Douglas Duncan
I have taken some hits here and there, but I've been most damaged carrying my little terrier to bed, and I broke my hip turning off the lamp. I've been nicked a few times, but he put me out of business. So life is a very strange adventure.
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Alfred Edward Housman
I could no more define poetry than a terrier can define a rat.
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Barry McGuigan
While my father sang, Pedroza stared at me. By that time my eye pupils were staring at him, too, like a terrier that's got hold of a fox.
4
Christina Milian
I also have two dogs, a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire terrier, so if they like him, that's a good sign.
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Kirsten Prout
I have my sweetheart Yorkshire terrier, Tabasco, along with two cats, Romeo and Jasmine. Yes, I am both a Shakespeare and Disney addict.
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Krysten Ritter
I have a new little stray dog that I've had for about a month now. His name is Mikey Mohawk - he's this little terrier with a natural Mohawk. My friend found him hit by a car on Pico Boulevard.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERRIER»

Discover the use of terrier in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to terrier and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Terrier: The Legend of Beka Cooper #1
The rest of the Guard is busy investigating the fire opal killer, so it's up to Beka to nab the Shadow Snake.Tamora Pierce begins a new Tortall trilogy introducing Beka Cooper, a young woman who lived 200 years before Pierce's popular ...
Tamora Pierce, 2007
2
The Everything Yorkshire Terrier Book: A Complete Guide to ...
Written by pet expert Cheryl Smith, The Everything Yorkshire Terrier Book is the one handbook you need to help you and your Yorkie make the most of your special bond.
Cheryl S. Smith, 2005
3
American Pit Bull Terrier Handbook
Owners of this assertive breed are advised on the importance of rigorous but humane obedience training.
Joe Stahlkuppe, 2000
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The Ultimate Yorkshire Terrier Book: Guide to Caring, ...
The name of this book really says it all; it is the ULTIMATE book for anyone that is thinking about purchasing or already has the pleasure of sharing their love with a Yorkshire terrier.
Patricia O'Grady, 2009
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Terrier-Centric Dog Training: From Tenacious to Tremendous
Hounds love to follow their noses, Retrievers love to fetch and Herding dogs love to herd. With few exceptions, these are pretty harmless activities and don't stand in the way of training.
Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, 2012
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The Complete Staffordshire Bull Terrier
From choosing the proper puppy, to caring for the aged pet, this guide includes all the necessary information on breed standards, diet, training, showing and health.
Danny Gilmour, 1994
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Pet Owner's Guide to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Both words and pictures are unique, with no repeat material transferred from book to book. The more recent titles in this series are available in the U.S. for the first time.
Clare Lee, 1997
8
The American Pit Bull Terrier (History of Fighting Dogs Series)
Originally published in 1936, this book is extremely rare in its early editions.
Joseph L. Colby, 2006
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This is the American pit bull terrier
Describes the breed's general characteristics, particularly its inborn urge to fight, and highlights tales and several famous dogs that have nurtured the legend concerning its fighting fame
Richard F. Stratton, 1976
10
Rat Terrier: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide
Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.
Alice J. Kane, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TERRIER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term terrier is used in the context of the following news items.
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Stoke-on-Trent girl, 6, in serious condition after Staffordshire Bull …
A six-year-old girl is in a serious condition in hospital after being mauled in a vicious attack by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The girl, from Stoke-on-Trent, suffered ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Blind Jack Russell Terrier and his 'guide dog' need a new home
A very special pair of dogs is looking for a new home to live out their lives together. Glenn is a 10-year-old blind Jack Russell Terrier. He gets around with help ... «fox8.com, Jun 15»
3
Three-week-old baby killed in attack by terrier in Sunderland
The boy was taken to hospital on Saturday morning following an attack by a small terrier, but later died. Police were called to a home in Falkland Road in the ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
4
South Florida woman reunited with her dog after Boston Terrier was …
A South Florida woman has been reunited with her Boston Terrier who ran away seven years ago. WFOR-TV (http://cbsloc.al/1HHKZp8) reports Julie Arango got ... «Fox News, Jun 15»
5
Yorkshire Terrier Alfie rescued himself during burglary by flagging …
Inquiries revealed Alfie had been missing for 12 days after being stolen with Miss Mitton's other Yorkshire terrier, Lillie, during a raid on her home. «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
6
'The Gunman': The Tale Of A Do-Gooder Defined By His Pecs
But some might care about the people all these muscles belong to, so here goes: The story opens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Jim Terrier ... «NPR, Mar 15»
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(LR) Javier Bardem as Felix, Sean Penn as Jim Terrier and Jasmine …
(L-R) Javier Bardem as Felix, Sean Penn as Jim Terrier and Jasmine Trinca as Annie in 'The Gunman.' (Keith Bernstein) . Jasmine Trinca as Annie in \'The ... «San Jose Mercury News media center, Mar 15»
8
Three Terrier-Oriole rocket launches delayed
Three launches of Terrier-Oriole suborbital “sounding” rockets have been postponed from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, located in Virginia. The flights had ... «SpaceFlight Insider, Feb 15»
9
Missing Yorkshire terrier from Arizona turns up in Wisconsin
An Arizona dog owner cannot explain how Nicholas, her peppy Yorkshire terrier, ended up 1,800 miles (2,896 km) away in Wisconsin, but she is sure that if he ... «Reuters, Feb 15»
10
Boston terrier dressed as Santa rides on Roomba
26 (UPI) -- A Boston Terrier riding a Roomba is on its way to winning the Internet for the week with an adorably apathetic holiday greeting. Dressed in a doggie ... «UPI.com, Dec 14»

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