1. A hunting dog that relies primarily on sight rather than scent to locate and pursue prey.
Usage: Also called a sighthound.; Common breeds include greyhounds, whippets, and salukis.

Examples

• The gazehound spotted the rabbit from across the field and took off at full speed.
• Greyhounds are excellent gazehounds, bred for centuries to chase game by sight alone.
• Unlike bloodhounds that follow a scent trail, a gazehound hunts by watching its prey.
• The sleek build of a gazehound makes it perfect for open-field hunting.
• Many gazehounds have poor scent-tracking abilities because they evolved to hunt visually.