fox-chase

A group of riders follows the hounds in a fox-chase across the countryside.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The activity of hunting foxes: "fox-chase" refers to the pursuit of a fox, typically on horseback with hounds, as a sport or recreational activity.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The traditional fox-chase has been a subject of controversy in modern times. (The activity of hunting foxes.)
  • He joined the local hunt club for the annual fox-chase. (The organized event of pursuing a fox.)

Advanced Usage

• "to go on a fox-chase": to participate in the activity of hunting foxes.
  • They went on a fox-chase across the countryside. (They engaged in the sport of fox hunting.)

Variants and Related Words

• Fox-hunt (n): a similar term for the activity of hunting foxes, often used interchangeably.
  • The fox-hunt was a popular pastime in the 19th century. (The activity of hunting foxes.)

Synonyms

• Foxhunting: the sport of hunting foxes with hounds.
• Hunt: the act of pursuing game, especially foxes.

Related Idioms

• "A wild fox-chase": a figurative expression for a futile or pointless pursuit.
  • The investigation turned into a wild fox-chase with no real evidence. (A useless or unproductive search.)