beagle

[US]/'bi:ɡl/
[UK]/ˈbiɡəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small hunting dog used for hunting rabbits;a spy; a police officer
vi.to gather information covertly; to spy
Word Forms
Present Participlebeagling
Pluralbeagles

Example Sentences

Methods Microscrew implants were implanted below the mandibular first and second premolars of four Beagle dogs as anchorage to intrude the teeth.

I have a beagle as a pet.

The beagle is known for its sense of smell.

She took her beagle for a walk in the park.

The beagle howled at the moon.

Beagles are often used as sniffer dogs at airports.

The beagle puppy was full of energy.

The beagle breed is known for its friendly nature.

The beagle's ears are long and droopy.

Beagles have a strong hunting instinct.

She trained her beagle to fetch the newspaper.

Real-world Examples

Your stupid beagle sniffed in my root beer!

Source: A Charlie Brown New Year Special

And my dog, Braxton, is a six-year-old beagle mix.

Source: National Geographic Science Popularization (Video Version)

Taking flight turns beagles into eagles, aero dales into " air mail" .

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2021 Collection

Lyndon Johnson brought beagles named Him and Her to the White House.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2021 Collection

And then even some beagles who were killed instead of receiving basic veterinary care.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

The beagles are now being given medical examinations and vaccinations before being made available for adoption.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2022

My mom was walking down the street and she saw this little beagle puppy on the corner.

Source: National Geographic Science Popularization (Video Version)

Some breeds, such as huskies and beagles, may be more likely to howl--or make a long, loud barking sound.

Source: VOA Special May 2022 Collection

Snoopy is a type of dog called a beagle.

Source: 2014 English Cafe

The boy lifted his beagle to the table.

Source: Level 8 08.Spotlight

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