hunter

hunt·er

noun \ˈhən-tər\

Definition of HUNTER

1

a : a person who hunts game b : a dog used or trained for hunting c : a horse used or adapted for use in hunting with hounds; especially : a fast strong horse trained for cross-country work and jumping

2

: one that searches for something

3

: a pocket watch with a hinged protective cover

Examples of HUNTER

1. <hunters must have a license to shoot deer>

First Known Use of HUNTER

13th century

Related to HUNTER

Synonyms: huntsman, nimrod

Antonyms: nonhunter

Related Words: huntress, sportsman, sportswoman; archer, gunner; birder, falconer, fowler, hawker; hunter-gatherer, trapper; poacher

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Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, paddock, router, skirt, tack

Rhymes with HUNTER

bunter, chunter, grunter, punter, shunter