greyhound

Everyday

1. A greyhound is a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast, used for racing and hunting and kept as a gentle pet. tree →
2. (US) Greyhound is the name of a well-known long-distance bus company. tree →

In the lessons

In science, greyhounds are famous as the fastest dog breed. In everyday life, many retired racing greyhounds are adopted as calm pets. Phrases: «greyhound racing», «rescue greyhound».

Examples

• A greyhound can run as fast as a car in town. tree →
• Our rescue greyhound loves sleeping on the sofa. tree →
• Greyhound racing is popular in Ireland and Australia. tree →
• The greyhound chased a toy rabbit around the track. tree →
• Greyhounds are gentle and quiet dogs. tree →
• They travelled across America on a Greyhound bus. tree →
• Then the son changed himself into a greyhound, and ran down the fox and killed it. tree →

Note

Spelt greyhound everywhere, even in the US (not «grayhound»). Greyhounds are not always grey. They can reach about 70 kilometres per hour.

In Jewish tradition

A swift, slim dog. The Hebrew word is uncertain, and some think it means a strutting rooster or a war horse.

Interpretation. The proverb lists creatures that walk proudly, with the king last. Tradition notes that real kingship is shown by confident, dignified bearing.

Examples

• The greyhound; the he-goat also; and the king, against whom there is no rising up. (Writings PRO.30.31, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Spelt greyhound everywhere, even in the US (not «grayhound»). Greyhounds are not always grey. They can reach about 70 kilometres per hour.