1. [Brit] A crossbred dog, typically between a sighthound and a working dog breed, often used for hunting and historically for poaching
   "The lurcher's speed and intelligence made it popular among rural communities"
    
2. [archaic] Someone waiting in concealment
   "The lurcher remained silent, observing the conversation from afar";
   - lurker, skulker

Derived forms: lurchers

Type of: waiter

Encyclopedia: Lurcher