1. bloodhounds or other dogs trained to track by scent
2. detectives or investigators
Usage: informal

Examples

• The police brought in sleuthhounds to track the escaped prisoner through the forest.
• Bloodhounds are among the most effective sleuthhounds for search and rescue operations.
• The newspaper hired several sleuthhounds to investigate the corruption scandal.
• These experienced sleuthhounds have solved dozens of missing person cases.
• The sleuthhounds picked up the scent trail near the abandoned warehouse.
• Private sleuthhounds often work cases that police departments cannot prioritize.