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hounding

American  
[houn-ding] / ˈhaʊn dɪŋ /

noun

Nautical.

  1. the portion of a lower mast between the cheeks or hounds and the deck.

  2. the portion of an upper mast between the cap of the mast below and the hounds above.

  3. the part of a bowsprit projecting beyond the stem.

Etymology

Origin of hounding

First recorded in 1850–55; hound 2 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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His creditors and vendors—such as cell-tower builders—are hounding him for repayment, and he should have to honor his debts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Etzebeth continued to loom large over Van Poortvliet, hounding the Leicester nine and disrupting England's plans to exit their own territory.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

After production wrapped in October, crew members spent months hounding Emmett and Small for their full payment, The Times reported in April.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024

Freshman Stephon Castle led the charge, hounding Purdue point guard Braden Smith every step.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Mostly they report the same facts and allegations as earlier in the day, trying to talk to girls who work at the club, hounding its owner as he gets into a car.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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