Definition

Noun: 1. A type of hat: A deerstalker is a close-fitting cap made of soft cloth, typically with a brim at the front and the back. It is traditionally associated with hunters, particularly in the British countryside.

Usage and Examples

• The classic image of Sherlock Holmes often includes him wearing a deerstalker and an Inverness cape.
• For his weekend walk in the moors, he pulled on his tweed jacket and his trusty deerstalker.
• The deerstalker's front and back visors were designed to shield the hunter's eyes from the sun.

Advanced Usage and Notes

• While originally a practical hunting hat, the deerstalker is now more commonly recognized as a symbol of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, due to illustrations and later film adaptations.
• It is often made from tweed or wool and is considered a part of traditional country or sporting attire.

Variants and Related Words

• Deerstalking (noun): The activity of hunting deer by stealthy tracking.
  • He was an expert in the art of deerstalking.

Synonyms

• Hunting cap
• Fore-and-aft cap (descriptive term)

Noun

1. a tight-fitting hat with visors front and back; formerly worn by hunters