Definitions for greyhound
ˈgreɪˌhaʊndgrey·hound

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. greyhoundnoun

   a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. greyhoundnoun

   A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.

2. greyhoundnoun

   A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.

3. greyhoundverb

   To leap rapidly across the surface of the water.

4. Etymology: grighund, from an unclear first element (not related to grey) + hund.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Greyhoundnoun

   A tall fleet dog that chases in sight.

   Etymology: grighund, Saxon.

   First may a trusty greyhound transform himself into a tyger. Philip Sidney, b. i.

   So on the downs we see, near Wilton fair,
   A hast’ned hare from greedy greyhounds go. Philip Sidney.

   Th’ impatient greyhound, slipt from far,
   Bounds o’er the glebe to catch the fearful hare. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Greyhound

   The English Greyhound, or simply the Greyhound, is a breed of dog, a sighthound which has been bred for coursing, greyhound racing and hunting. Since the rise in large-scale adoption of retired racing Greyhounds, the breed has seen a resurgence in popularity as a family pet. Greyhounds are defined as a tall, muscular, smooth-coated, "S-shaped" type of sighthound with a long tail and tough feet. Greyhounds are a separate breed from other related sighthounds, such as the Italian greyhound. The Greyhound 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 exceeding 64 kilometres per hour (40 mph). The Greyhound can reach a full speed of 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph) within 30 metres (98 ft), or six strides from the boxes, traveling at almost 20 metres per second (66 ft/s) for the first 250 metres (820 ft) of a race.

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1. greyhound

   A greyhound is a breed of dog known for its slender, athletic body and remarkable speed, often used in racing and as hunting dogs. They are one of the oldest dog breeds, as depictions of the greyhound have been found dating back thousands of years in ancient Egyptian and Roman times. Despite their athletic prowess, greyhounds have a quiet and gentle temperament and are often kept as pets. They have a short coat, usually in various shades of grey but can come in a range of other colors.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Greyhoundnoun

   a slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and is figured on the Egyptian monuments

2. Etymology: [OE. graihund, greihound, greahund, grihond, Icel. greyhundr; grey greyhound + hundr dog; cf. AS. grghund. The origin of the first syllable is unknown.]

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1. Greyhound

   The Greyhound is a very old European breed, a sighthound which has been historically bred for coursing game and latterly racing. Since the rise in large scale rescue 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. At maximum acceleration, a greyhound reaches a full speed of 70 kilometres per hour within 30 metres or six strides from the boxes, traveling at almost 20 metres per second for the first 250 metres of a race. The only other animal that can accelerate faster over a short distance is the cheetah, which can reach speeds of 109 kilometres per hour over 3-4 strides from a standing start.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Greyhound

   grā′hownd, n. a tall and slender dog, kept for the chase, with great powers of speed and great keenness of sight. [M. E. greihund; Ice. greyhundr—Ice. grey, a dog, hundr, a hound.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. greyhound

   A hammock with so little bedding as to be unfit for stowing in the nettings.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Greyhound

   Greyhound a smooth, slender dog uses in racing dog.

   Greyhound a man’s best friend that can be kept indoor house. A very soft, quick that can be use in military force as the tracer of a victim.

   
   

   Submitted by pinkss5 on September 16, 2015  

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1. greyhound

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Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Greyhound

   An inn sign derived from the badge of Henry VII. The dog of this name originally came from Greece, and was accordingly styled a graihund, after the Graikoi, the people of that country.

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How to pronounce greyhound?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of greyhound in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of greyhound in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of greyhound in a Sentence

1. Matt Hodgson:

   Trying to take tons of dogs and travel from North America or somewhere around the world, North America's so expensive and there's no money in North America, there's so many distances, so many categories -- which do you select ? Is North America going to be teams of huskies or teams of greyhound crosses ? What distances are they going to run ? Does North America reflect the sport ?

2. Edith Sitwell:

   Why not be oneself That is the whole secret of a successful appearance. If one is a greyhound why try to look like a Pekinese

3. James Stewart:

   Even our most informed clients feel as if anything could happen, they're thinking about getting products from A to B, market access, and staffing up situation rooms for April. Forecasting the outcome of Brexit is a bit like trying to predict a greyhound race, there are no safe bets.

4. Tom Rothman:

   Instead of pushing [' Greyhound' ] well into next year, there were many streamers who were very avid for it, and Apple was extremely excited about it, apple was a really, really good home for that particular film. In the case of' Greyhound,' making a deal with Apple made sense, but that is not our overall business.

5. Tim McGraw:

   I probably would have never moved to Nashville [ if it wasn't for my mom ], i called my mom and told her I was going to quit college and move to Nashville. It was a tough call because I was scared to death, because I knew how bad she wanted me to go to college and how much she wanted me to make a success of my life... and she said,' I'm surprised you haven't already.' When she told me that, it was a vote of confidence to sell everything I had and get on a greyhound bus and go to Nashville. You don't want to let your mom down.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=greyhound
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Greyhound
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=greyhound
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greyhound
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=greyhound
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=greyhound
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=greyhound
10. ^ Etymology and Origins
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=greyhound