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Definition of smooth hound

smooth hound

Plural:smooth hounds
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smooth hound Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, slender sharks of the genus Mustelus, found in coastal waters worldwide and characterized by flat, pavement-like teeth used for crushing crustaceans and mollusks.

Example

"While surveying the estuary, the marine biologist tagged a smooth hound and carefully documented its length before releasing it back into the water."

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• Nearby Words

smolt
smooth earth snake
smooth green snake
smooth hound
smooth scaled death adder
smooth snake
smooth softshell turtle

Word Origin & Etymology

The name combines 'smooth', referring to its lack of dorsal spines and relatively even skin compared to similar species, with 'hound', a traditional term for small, bottom-feeding sharks.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smooth hound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smooth hound
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