Definition of "hunting dog" [hunting dog]

• The hyena dog. (noun)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

• "George Wishart, steeped in the new brew of Protestant theology from Europe, taught and preached loudly enough that the Cardinal's ears pricked up, and like a hunting dog spotting an otter, he tried to track him down."
• "So he took somewhat thereof in a water-skin he had with him and, throwing it over his shoulder, carried it to the city, followed by a hunting dog which was dear to him."
• "The simple question instantly galvanised the room: Holmes quivered to attention like a hunting dog on point, Ali straightened, and Mahmoud’s eyes went dark."