Definitions for terrier
ˈtɛr i ərter·ri·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. terriernoun

   any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. terriernoun

   A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rabbits or foxes.

2. Etymology: From Old French (Middle French) chien terrier "terrier dog", or literally "earth dog," from chien 'dog' + terrier (itself ultimately from terra 'earth')

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

1. Terriernoun

   Etymology: terrier, Fr. from terra, earth.

   1. A dog that follows his game under-ground.

   The fox is earth’d, but I shall send my two terriers in after him. John Dryden, Spanish Fryar.

   2. [ Terrier, Fr.] A survey or register of lands.

   King James’s canons require that the bishops procure a terrier to be taken of such lands. John Ayliffe.

   3. [From terebro, Lat.]A wimble; auger or borer. Robert Ainsworth

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Terrier

   Terrier (from Latin terra, 'earth') is a type of dog originally bred to hunt vermin. A terrier is a dog of any one of many breeds or landraces of the terrier type, which are typically small, wiry, game, and fearless. Terrier breeds vary greatly in size from just 1 kg (2 lb) to over 60 kg (132 lb, e.g. Black Russian Terrier) and are usually categorized by size or function. There are five different groups of terrier, with each group having different shapes and sizes.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. terrier

   A terrier is a type of dog breed characterized by their typically small size, high energy levels, brave nature and strong hunting instincts. There are various terrier breeds, including the Boston Terrier, the Bull Terrier, and the Yorkshire Terrier. They were originally bred to hunt and kill vermin such as rats and foxes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Terriernoun

   an auger or borer

2. Terriernoun

   one of a breed of small dogs, which includes several distinct subbreeds, some of which, such as the Skye terrier and Yorkshire terrier, have long hair and drooping ears, while others, at the English and the black-and-tan terriers, have short, close, smooth hair and upright ears

3. Terriernoun

   formerly, a collection of acknowledgments of the vassals or tenants of a lordship, containing the rents and services they owed to the lord, and the like

4. Terriernoun

   in modern usage, a book or roll in which the lands of private persons or corporations are described by their site, boundaries, number of acres, or the like

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

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

1. Terrier

   ter′i-ėr, n. a name originally applied to any breed of dog used to burrow underground, but now applied to any small dog—varieties are the Fox terrier, Scotch terrier (sometimes Skye terrier), Dandie Dinmont (from the stout Borderer in Scott's 'Guy Mannering'), the Irish terrier, Bedlington, &c.: a hole or burrow where foxes, rabbits, &c. secure themselves. [Fr. terrier—terre, the earth—L. terra.]

2. Terrier

   ter′i-ėr, n. a register or roll of a landed estate. [O. Fr.,—L. terrarius—terra, land.]

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. TERRIER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Terrier is ranked #107669 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Terrier surname appeared 165 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Terrier.
   
   80.6% or 133 total occurrences were White.
   12.7% or 21 total occurrences were Black.
   4.8% or 8 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Hunting Dog

Anagrams for terrier »

1. retirer

How to pronounce terrier?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of terrier in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of terrier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of terrier in a Sentence

1. Jeb Bush:

   I introduced Vladimir Putin to Barney. You remember Barney ? Scottish terrier. I was crazy about the little guy, anyway, so Vladimir Putin kinda dissed Vladimir Putin. Kinda looked at Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Putin body language was,' You call that thing a dog ?' Kinda hurt my feelings, but of course I was President of the United States and couldn't let anybody know United States.

2. Terry McAuliffe:

   Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign in waiting, ‘Ready for Hillary,’ … is piggybacking off the winner of last week’s The Westminster Kennel Club 139th Annual Dog Show to pitch some trinkets like dog collars and bowls. In the past, the group has featured a brown Boston terrier. But in a new email a beagle, like the show winner, is used.

3. Heather Allen:

   His notessaid he was super friendly, greets peopleright away, gives kisses, loves attention, heknows how to sit, and walks well on a leash, he didnt look like what he does in his movie photo. His terrier hair wasnt full grown and he was still maturing.

4. Gabriel Rangel:

   The judge is the most famous terrier man in the world.

5. Gabriel Rangel:

   Just overwhelming, happy. I'm so proud of this dog, the judge is the most famous terrier man in the world.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=terrier
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Terrier
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=terrier
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrier
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrier
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=terrier
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=terrier
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html