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scent
[sent]
noun
a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable.
the scent of roses.
an odor left in passing, by means of which an animal or person may be traced.
a track or trail as or as if indicated by such an odor.
The dogs lost the scent and the prisoner escaped.
the sense of smell.
a remarkably keen scent.
small pieces of paper dropped by the hares in the game of hare and hounds.
verb (used with object)
to perceive or recognize by or as if by the sense of smell.
to scent trouble.
Synonyms: ,to fill with an odor; perfume.
verb (used without object)
to hunt by the sense of smell, as a hound.
scent
/ ɛԳ /
noun
a distinctive smell, esp a pleasant one
a smell left in passing, by which a person or animal may be traced
a trail, clue, or guide
an instinctive ability for finding out or detecting
another word (esp Brit) for perfume
verb
(tr) to recognize or be aware of by or as if by the smell
(tr) to have a suspicion of; detect
I scent foul play
(tr) to fill with odour or fragrance
(intr) (of hounds, etc) to hunt by the sense of smell
to smell (at)
the dog scented the air
Other 51Թ Forms
- scentless adjective
- scentlessness noun
- nonscented adjective
- outscent verb (used with object)
- overscented adjective
- unscented adjective
- well-scented adjective
- ˈԳٱԱ noun
- ˈԳٱ adjective
- ˈԳٱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of scent1
Idioms and Phrases
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Example Sentences
The dogs are all trained not to pull on the leash, to stay in formation and to steer clear of rattlesnakes by sight, sound or scent.
Lawrence says she’s intrigued by the potential for “slightly off scents.”
The family's hopes were raised at the weekend when a tracker dog picked up his scent after first smelling Louie's blanket.
Bring a few thick trash bags to wrap around your cooler to help cut the food scent regardless of where you store it.
The air is warm, the wine is sweating through its glass, and the scent of ripe, fragrant tomatoes clings to your fingertips.
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