badger-drawing

A badger-drawing is a traditional method used to encourage a badger to leave its sett.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of baiting a badger: "badger-drawing" refers to the practice of drawing or enticing a badger out of its burrow, typically by using dogs or other methods, often as part of a blood sport in historical contexts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The old sport of badger-drawing was cruel and involved forcing the animal from its den. (The act of baiting a badger out of its hole.)
  • In the 18th century, badger-drawing was a popular but brutal rural pastime. (A historical practice of badger baiting.)

Advanced Usage

• "badger-drawing" as a historical term: This word is largely obsolete and refers specifically to a form of animal baiting where a badger is drawn from its set (burrow) by dogs or other means.
  • The practice of badger-drawing was banned in many countries due to animal cruelty laws. (The historical act of baiting badgers.)

Variants and Related Words

• Badger-baiting (n): a similar practice where a badger is attacked by dogs, often in a pit or enclosed area.

  • Badger-baiting was a more common term than badger-drawing in some regions. (A related cruel sport.)

• Badger (n): a burrowing mammal known for its distinctive black-and-white striped face.

  • The badger is a shy animal that lives underground. (The animal itself.)

Synonyms

• Baiting: the act of tormenting an animal for sport.
• Drawing out: the act of forcing an animal from its hiding place.

Related Idioms

• To draw a badger: a historical phrase meaning to force a badger out of its burrow.
  • He was skilled at drawing a badger, but the practice is now considered barbaric. (To entice a badger from its den.)