crayfish vs hound

crayfish

noun
  • A rock lobster (family Palinuridae). 

  • Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller. 

  • The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family (Scyllaridae). 

  • A freshwater crustacean (family Cambaridae), sometimes used as an inexpensive seafood or as fish bait. 

  • A freshwater crayfish (family Parastacidae), such as the gilgie, marron, or yabby. 

verb
  • to catch crayfish 

hound

noun
  • A houndfish. 

  • A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals. 

  • Someone who seeks something. 

  • Any canine animal. 

  • A despicable person. 

  • A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle. 

  • Projections at the masthead or foremast, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on; foretop 

  • A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women. 

verb
  • To persistently harass. 

  • To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting. 

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