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Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
Valid in These Word Lists
TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of hound
noun
- A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
- Any canine animal.
- (by extension) Someone who seeks something.
- (by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.
- A despicable person.
verb
- To persistently harass. Example: He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.
- To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.
noun
- (in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.
- A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.