noun
- plural of lurcher: crossbred hunting dogs, typically a mix of sighthound and terrier or collie breeds
Usage: British
Examples
- The farmer kept two lurchers for hunting rabbits on his property.
- Lurchers are popular working dogs in rural Britain.
- These lurchers have the speed of greyhounds and the intelligence of collies.
- The rescue center had several lurchers looking for new homes.
- Traditional lurchers were bred by poachers for their stealth and hunting ability.
- The lurchers bounded across the field chasing after the scent.