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hunter

noun hunt·er \ˈhən-tər\

: a person who hunts wild animals

: a person who searches for something

: a strong horse that people use when they hunt foxes

Full Definition of HUNTER

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

: one that searches for something

: a pocket watch with a hinged protective cover

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First Known Use of HUNTER

13th century

Related to HUNTER

Synonyms: huntsman, nimrod

Antonyms: nonhunter

Other Equestrian Terms

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

Rhymes with HUNTER

bunter, chunter, grunter, punter, shunter

Hunter

biographical name Hun·ter \ˈhən-tər\

Definition of HUNTER

John 1728–1793 British anatomist & surgeon

Hunter

geographical name Hun·ter \ˈhən-tər\

Definition of HUNTER

river 287 miles (462 kilometers) SE Australia in E New South Wales flowing E into the Pacific

HUNTER Defined for Kids

hunter

noun hunt·er \ˈhən-tər\

Definition of HUNTER for Kids

: a person who hunts wild animals

: a dog or horse used or trained for hunting

: a person who searches for something <a bargain hunter>

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