husky
/ˈhʌski/
adjective
- (of a voice or sound) rough and hoarse, often in an attractive way.
- He spoke in a husky whisper so no one else could hear.
- After cheering at the game, her voice became husky.
- The singer's husky tone gave the song a soulful feel.
- Strong and heavily built; burly.
- She adopted a husky dog that was built for pulling sleds.
- The football player had a husky frame that made him hard to tackle.
- The husky construction worker lifted the heavy beam easily.
noun
- A breed of dog with thick fur, pointed ears, and a curled tail, originally used for pulling sleds in cold regions.
- We saw a team of huskies pulling a sled across the snow.
- Her husky has beautiful blue eyes and a thick gray coat.
- The husky howled at the moon from its backyard.