huntsman

/'hʌtsmən/

Thân thiện

A huntsman walks quietly through the forest with his rifle.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person who hunts wild animals for sport or food: This is the primary meaning, referring to an individual engaged in the activity of pursuing and killing game. 2. A person in charge of hounds during a hunt: In the context of organized fox hunting or similar pursuits, this term specifically denotes the person responsible for managing the pack of hunting dogs.

Examples

• The huntsman tracked the deer through the forest.
• In traditional fox hunting, the huntsman blows a horn to direct the hounds.

Advanced Usage

• "Huntsman" as a title: In some contexts, especially within historical or ceremonial hunting groups, "Huntsman" can be used as a formal title for the person leading the hunt.
  • Huntsman Smith will lead the chase today.

Variants and Related Words

• Hunt (verb/noun): The act of pursuing game.
• Hunter (noun): A more general synonym for a person or animal that hunts.
• Huntsmanship (noun, rare): The skill or art of hunting.

Synonyms

• Hunter
• Trapper (specifically one who uses traps)
• Sportsman (in the context of hunting for sport)

Notes on Meaning

The word "huntsman" strongly implies the hunting of animals. It is not used for someone searching for objects or information (use "searcher" or "seeker"). While "hunter" is a more common and general synonym, "huntsman" can carry a more traditional or formal connotation, often associated with specific types of game hunting, particularly with hounds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who hunts game

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hunter