hare
hare Lexical Profile
hare Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A fast-running, long-eared mammal of the family Leporidae, typically larger than a rabbit, characterized by long hind legs and living above ground in open environments.
"We spotted a large brown hare darting across the snowy field at dawn."
A mechanical lure used in greyhound racing to encourage the dogs to run around the track.
"The gates flew open as the mechanical hare zipped around the bend of the track."
• verb
British To run or move with great speed; to sprint or tear.
"As soon as the final bell rang, the children hared out of the classroom."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often confused with 'rabbit', but hares are typically larger with longer ears and hind legs, and are not domesticated. Additionally, 'hare' is a homophone of 'hair'.
• Rhymes for hare
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'hara', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'haas' and German 'Hase'.