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单词 fox terrier
释义

fox terrier

noun

: a small, lively terrier of either of two breeds that was formerly used to dig out foxes, that weighs about 16 to 18 pounds (7.3 to 8.2 kilograms), and that has a flat moderately narrow skull, a long muzzle, small V-shaped ears which droop forward, straight forelegs, and muscular hindquarters:
a
: smooth fox terrier
b
: wire fox terrier see toy fox terrier

Illustration of fox terrier

Illustration of fox terrier

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The 4-pound Toy fox terrier now holds the title for world's oldest living dog at 22 years, 59 days, as of Thursday, according to Guinness World Records. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 26 May 2022 Wire fox terrier breed dogs have won the most Best in Show awards – 15 as of 2021. Cnn Editorial Research, CNN, 14 June 2021 In 1920, a year after the Kehoes moved to Bath, he was asked by a neighbor (who drove Nellie to church every Sunday) if Kehoe had seen her missing fox terrier. Tom Nolan, WSJ, 27 Apr. 2021 The golden retriever pit bull mix belong to Zachary, and the smaller fox terrier mix belongs to his brother. Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 May 2018 The golden retriever pit bull mix belong to Zachary, and the smaller fox terrier mix belongs to his brother. Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 May 2018 In 1931, the New York Times ran an obituary for Igloo, a white and black fox terrier that accompanied Adm. Richard Byrd to the North Pole. Clare Ansberry, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2017 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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