terrier

• Substantivo que designa uma das várias raças de cães geralmente pequenos, de corpo curto, originalmente criados para caçar animais que vivem no subsolo.

A noun referring to any of several usually small, short-bodied breeds of dog originally trained to hunt animals living underground.

1. B1formal

   Any of several usually small, short-bodied dog breeds originally trained to hunt animals that live underground.

   Terrier

   • The terrier dug a hole in the garden chasing a rabbit.
   • She owns a lively terrier that loves to play fetch.
   • Terriers are known for their energetic and fearless nature.