greyhound

A tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast, often used in races.

• Their greyhound runs very fast.
• She adopted two retired greyhounds.
• The greyhound chased a toy across the field.

Common phrases: racing greyhound, retired greyhound, adopt a greyhound

An alcoholic drink made with vodka and grapefruit juice.

• I ordered a greyhound at the bar.
• The bartender mixed two greyhounds with fresh juice.
• She served the greyhound over ice.

Common phrases: greyhound cocktail, order a greyhound

To move quickly by repeatedly leaping across the surface of water.

• The dolphin began to greyhound.
• Dolphins greyhounded across the calm sea beside us.
• The torpedo greyhounded over the surface before sinking again.

Common phrases: greyhound across water, greyhound through waves