Definition of Hound

Noun: hound hawnd

Any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
- hound dog
Someone who is morally reprehensible
"you dirty hound";
- cad, bounder [Brit, archaic], blackguard, dog, heel
Someone who seeks something
"Mark has once again shown his talents as a news hound"

Verb: hound hawnd

Pursue or chase relentlessly
"the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him";
- hunt, trace