hunt club
Definition
Noun: 1. An association of people who organize and participate in hunting, especially for sport, often involving horses and hounds. A hunt club is a formal or informal organization that manages the activities, land, and social aspects of hunting, typically focusing on traditional forms like fox hunting.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She joined the local hunt club to participate in the weekend fox hunts.
- The hunt club maintains several thousand acres of land for its members.
- Membership in the prestigious hunt club is by invitation only.
Advanced Usage
- "The Hunt Club": Often used as part of a proper name for a specific organization.
- He is a master of the Fairfax County Hunt Club.
Variants and Related Words
- Hunt (n/v): The core activity; to pursue game.
- Huntsman (n): A person who hunts, especially a member of a hunt club.
- Hunting club (n): A synonymous phrase, though "hunt club" is a common collocation.
Synonyms
- Hunting association: A more formal term for a group organized for hunting.
- Field club: Sometimes used interchangeably, especially when focused on outdoor sports.
Related Phrases
- Master of the hunt: The leader or official in charge of a hunt club's activities.
- The master of the hunt blew the horn to start the chase.
Noun
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an association of huntsmen who hunt for sport
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