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Coonhound

Noun:

A coonhound is a type of dog breed that is specifically bred for hunting raccoons. They are known for their excellent scenting ability and endurance.

Sample sentence: I'm considering getting a coonhound as a hunting companion.

Adjective:

Coonhound, as an adjective, refers to anything related to or characteristic of coonhounds.

Sample sentence: The coonhound puppies were all very playful and energetic.

Verb:

As a verb, coonhound means to pursue or track something with determination, similar to how a coonhound dog chases raccoons.

Sample sentence: He coonhounded his dreams relentlessly until he achieved success.

Sense 1:

A coonhound can also refer to a hunting dog that belongs to one of several breeds classified as coonhounds, such as the Black and Tan Coonhound or the Redbone Coonhound.

Sample sentence: The coonhound's howling could be heard through the night as it pursued its prey.

Sense 2:

In a local context, coonhound can also be a slang term used to refer to a person engaging in the hunting or trapping of raccoons.

Sample sentence: The local community organized a coonhound competition to showcase their hunting skills.