1. a bloodhound or other dog used for tracking
2. 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.