fox terrier

/ˈfɑks ˌtɛriər/
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Other forms: fox terriers

Definitions of fox terrier
  1. noun
    small lively black-and-white terriers formerly used to dig out foxes
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    types:
    smooth-haired fox terrier
    a fox terrier with smooth hair
    wire-haired fox terrier
    a fox terrier with wiry hair
    type of:
    terrier
    any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
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