falconer

/'fɔ:lkənə/

Thân thiện

A falconer stands in a field with a hawk perched on his gloved hand.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who breeds and trains hawks: A falconer is an individual who raises and conditions birds of prey, particularly hawks and falcons, for hunting or sport.
   • A person who follows the sport of falconry: A falconer is someone who practices the traditional art and sport of hunting with trained raptors.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The falconer released the hawk from its glove.
  • She became a licensed falconer after years of apprenticeship.

Advanced Usage

• "Master falconer": A title for a highly experienced and skilled practitioner of falconry.
  • He is recognized as a master falconer by the national association.

Variants and Related Words

• Falconry (n): The art, practice, or sport of hunting with falcons or other birds of prey.
  • Falconry is an ancient tradition with a rich history.

Synonyms

• Hawker: A person who hunts with a hawk (less common).
• Austringer: A person who trains and flies accipiters (e.g., goshawks, sparrowhawks), a specific type of falconer.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hawker