1. A breed of hunting dog, typically a hound with a blue-gray or mottled coat, used especially for tracking and hunting game such as raccoons and deer.
Usage: Usually plural or used as a collective noun; also called 'blue tick hound' or 'blue tick coonhound'; Regional, particularly in the southern United States

Examples

• The hunter brought his blueticks out at dawn to track the raccoon.
• Blueticks are known for their excellent sense of smell and tireless work ethic.
• She owns three blueticks that have won several hunting competitions.
• The blueticks bayed loudly as they picked up the scent of the deer.
• Blueticks require plenty of exercise and outdoor space to thrive.