1. a crossbred dog, typically a cross between a greyhound and another breed, originally bred for poaching
Usage: British
2. a person who lurks or moves stealthily
Usage: informal

Examples

• The lurcher was an excellent hunting companion with its speed and intelligence.
• Many lurchers are found in animal shelters across Britain.
• His lurcher had the lean build of a greyhound but the coat of a collie.
• The poacher’s lurcher could catch rabbits with remarkable efficiency.
• She spotted a lurcher hiding behind the fence, watching the house.
• The suspicious lurcher in the alley made residents nervous.