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lurcher

[ˈlɜːtʃər]

lurcher Definition

  • 1a type of dog that is a cross between a sighthound and another breed, typically a herding or terrier breed
  • 2a person who loiters or moves in a slow, unsteady, or lurching manner

Using lurcher: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lurcher" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lurcher is a popular hunting dog in the UK.

  • Example

    He walked with a lurcher's gait, his steps unsteady and uneven.

  • Example

    She was known around town as a lurcher, always hanging around without any clear purpose.

lurcher Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with lurcher

  • a sport where lurchers compete in races, often for hunting or coursing purposes

    Example

    Lurcher racing is a popular event in rural areas of the UK.

  • a dog that is a crossbreed between a sighthound and another breed

    Example

    My dog is a lurcher cross between a greyhound and a border collie.

  • lurcher-like

    resembling or characteristic of a lurcher, such as an unsteady or uneven gait

    Example

    He stumbled down the street with a lurcher-like gait.

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Summary: lurcher in Brief

A 'lurcher' [ˈlɜːtʃər] is a type of dog that is a cross between a sighthound and another breed, typically a herding or terrier breed. It is also used to describe a person who loiters or moves in a slow, unsteady, or lurching manner. 'Lurcher' extends into phrases like 'lurcher racing,' a sport where lurchers compete in races, and 'lurcher cross,' a dog that is a crossbreed between a sighthound and another breed.