terrier

Meanings

• noun

  A breed of dog, typically small in size, with a distinctive appearance and energetic temperament.

  - "The terrier is a popular breed of dog known for its tenacity and agility."
  - "My family has a terrier that loves to chase squirrels in the park."

• noun

  A person who hunts small game using a terrier dog.

  - "The terrier hunter followed the scent of the fox into the underbrush."
  - "During the terrier season, the village would come alive with hunters and their dogs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with terrier
terrify , terrieri , terraria

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Variants

List of all variants of terrier that leads to same result
terrier , terriers , Airedale , Airedale terrier , Airedale terriers , Airedales , American pit bull terrier , American pit bull terriers , pit bull terrier , pit bull terriers , American Staffordshire terrier , American Staffordshire terriers , Australian terrier , Australian terriers , Bedlington , Bedlington terrier , Bedlington terriers , Bedlingtons , border terrier , border terriers , Boston bull , Boston bulls , Boston terrier , Boston terriers , bull terrier , cairn terrier , cairn terriers

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Forms

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terriers, terriered, terriering

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Etymology

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Originally bred for hunting small game, such as badgers and foxes, terriers are named for their tenacity and ability to 'terrify' prey.

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Trivia

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1. The AKC recognizes over 30 different breeds of terriers.

2. The smallest terrier breed is the Miniature Schnauzer, which can weigh as little as 12 pounds.

3. Terriers were once used to kill rodents in coal mines, making them valuable companions for miners.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dachshund: Another breed of hunting dog, similar in size and purpose to terriers.

2. Fox Terrier: A specific breed of terrier, known for its distinctive white markings and fox-hunting heritage.

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Culture

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Terriers have been featured in literature and art throughout history, including works by Shakespeare and H.G. Wells. They have also been the subject of many poems and songs.

How to Memorize "terrier"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, energetic dog with a bushy tail and determined expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'terrier' with the image of a hunter and his loyal, tenacious companion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that terriers are small, tenacious dogs bred for hunting.

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