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- huntaway/ˈhʌntəweɪ/A type of dog bred and used in New Zealand for mustering sheep by driving them forward.adjectivenounRare
- hunter/ˈhʌntə(r)/A person who hunts animals for sport or food.nounB1
- hunter green/ˌhʌn.tə ˈɡriːn/A dark, rich shade of green, originally associated with traditional British hunting attire.nounLow
- hunter trials/ˈhʌntə ˌtraɪəlz/A competitive event, often equestrian, where horses and riders are tested over a course of natural or artificial obstacles to assess skill and suitability for hunting.nounC2
- hunter's moon/ˈhʌntəz muːn/The full moon that occurs after the harvest moon, typically in October, traditionally providing extra light for hunters to track game at night.nounLow
- hunter's pink/ˈhʌntəz pɪŋk/A bright scarlet coat traditionally worn by fox hunters.nounC1/C2
- hunter's robe/ˈhʌntəz rəʊb/A distinctive outer garment worn by a hunter, typically for camouflage, warmth, or identification.nounVery Low
- hunter-gatherer/ˌhʌntəˈɡæðərə/A member of a society or culture that obtains food primarily by hunting, fishing, and foraging for wild plants, as opposed to practicing agriculture or animal husbandry.adjectivenounC1
- hunter-killer satellite/ˈhʌntə ˈkɪlə ˈsætəlaɪt/A military spacecraft designed to actively track, approach, and disable or destroy other satellites.nounC2 (Proficient)
- hunting/ˈhʌntɪŋ/The activity or sport of pursuing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or population control.adjectivenounB1
- hunting box/ˈhʌntɪŋ bɒks/A small house or lodge, often in a rural area, kept specifically for use during a hunting season.nounC2
- hunting case/ˈhʌntɪŋ keɪs/A protective cover for a pocket watch, typically made of metal and opening via a spring-hinged lid to protect the crystal and dial.nounLow/Technical
- hunting cat/ˈhʌntɪŋ kæt/A domesticated cat, especially a certain type, that is skilled or bred for catching prey such as rodents or birds.nounLow
- hunting chair/ˈhʌntɪŋ ʧeə/A portable, folding chair used specifically by hunters to sit in while waiting for game, often designed for camouflage, comfort, and stability in outdoor environments.nounLow
- hunting dogs/ˈhʌntɪŋ dɒɡz/Dogs specifically bred, trained, or used for assisting in the pursuit and capture of game animals.nounB2
- hunting ground/ˈhʌntɪŋ ɡraʊnd/An area where animals are hunted; a place where one seeks or finds something desired, such as opportunities or resources.nounMedium-low
- hunting horn/ˈhʌntɪŋ hɔːn/A coiled brass horn traditionally used to communicate signals during a hunt.nounC2
- hunting knife/ˈhʌntɪŋ naɪf/A sturdy, often fixed-blade knife designed for use during hunting, typically for field dressing game.nounC1
- hunting leopard/ˈhʌntɪŋ ˈlɛpəd/A large, spotted wild cat native to Africa and parts of Asia, historically trained for hunting.nounLow
- hunting spider/ˈhʌntɪŋ ˌspaɪdə/A generic term for various spiders that actively hunt prey rather than relying on webs, such as wolf spiders or lynx spiders.nounLow (technical/biological context)
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