1. a hunting dog bred to track and tree raccoons and other small game

Examples

• The coonhound bayed loudly when it treed the raccoon.
• Black and tan coonhounds are known for their excellent tracking ability.
• The hunter trained his coonhound to follow scent trails through the woods.
• Coonhounds have a distinctive howl that can be heard from miles away.
• The redbone coonhound is a popular breed among hunters in the South.
• She entered her coonhound in the local hunting competition.