noun
- a bloodhound or other dog used for tracking
- a detective or investigator
Usage: informal
Examples
- The police brought in a sleuthhound to track the missing hiker.
- The bloodhound was an excellent sleuthhound for finding lost children.
- He fancied himself quite the sleuthhound when it came to solving mysteries.
- The private investigator was known as the best sleuthhound in the city.
- The sleuthhound followed the scent trail for miles through the forest.
- She worked as a sleuthhound for the insurance company, investigating fraud cases.