"Terrier" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Terrier" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Terrier" Meaning

A small to medium-sized dog, typically with a short, compact body, a flat face, and a short or long tail. Terriers are often loyal and energetic companions.

"Terrier" Examples

Usage Examples of the Word "Terrier"


1. Description of a Dog Breed

The terrier is a small to medium-sized dog known for its energetic and lively nature, often used for hunting small game.

2. Cavalry History

During World War I, the term "cavalry terrier" was used to describe a small horse's officer or trooper.

3. Slang

"Terrier spirit" is a phrase sometimes used to describe someone with a strong determination or tenacity, much like the tenacious behavior of the terrier breed.

4. Geography

The Terrier is also the name of a steamboat that operated in the Mississippi River region, specifically between St. Louis and Hannibal in the mid-19th century.

5. Basilisk Legends

In some versions of the legend of the basilisk, a creature that is said to be more equipped to kill other creatures than to defend itself, introduces the name 'Terrier' as a diminutive name for the creature as a weaned hatchling.

"Terrier" Similar Words

Terreous

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Terrestrial

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Relating to or living on land, as opposed to sea or air. Examples: terrestrial animals, terrestrial plants, terrestrial globe.

Terrestrially

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Existing or operating on the Earth's surface.

Terrestrify

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Terret

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Terrible

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Very poor or unpleasant; of very bad quality; causing a feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

Terribleness

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The word "terribleness" is the quality or state of being terrible or of having a quality that one dislikes. It refers to a condition or situation that is unpleasant, distressing, or highly undesirable.<br><br>Example: "The congestion in the city traffic was a prime example of terribleness in urban planning."

Terribly

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Used to express that something is very bad or unpleasant.

Terriers

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Terrietia

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I couldn't find any information on "terrietia". It's possible that it's a misspelling or a word that is not in my database.<br><br>However, I think you might be thinking of "terra terrietia", which refers to the home country or territory of France.

Terrific

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Adjective: Excellent, wonderful, extremely good.

Terrifically

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Extremely good or excellent.

Terrified

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Intensely frightened or anxious.<br><br>Example: She was terrified of spiders.<br><br>Synonyms: fearful, frightened, intimidated, scared, anxious, alarmed.

Terrifies

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To fills someone with fear or being extremely frightening or intimidating.

Terrify

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To fill with fear; to inspire fear or dread in someone or something.

Terrifying

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Extremely frightening or frightening in a way that causes a strong feeling of fear.