Hound and Lapdog

Hound

Hound noun - A domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes.
Usage example: in the yard an old hound greeted us with a single bark

Lapdog and hound are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lapdog" instead a noun "Hound".

Nearby Words: hounded, hounding

Lapdog

Lapdog noun - A dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap.
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Hound and lapdog are semantically related. You can use "Hound" instead a noun "Lapdog".
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