hunter
hun
ˈhən
hēn
ter
tɜr
tēr
British pronunciation
/hˈʌntɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "hunter"in English

Hunter
01

someone who chases and kills wild animals for food, sport, or other purposes

hunter definition and meaning
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The hunter tracks animals in the forest.
The hunter is using a bow and arrow.
02

an animal that searches for and catches other animals to eat

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The lion is a skilled hunter in the savanna.
The jaguar is known for being a stealthy hunter in the dense rainforest.
03

a person who actively searches for something they need or want

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She is a talent hunter, always on the lookout for new and promising candidates.
The real estate hunter found the perfect house after months of searching.
04

a breed or type of horse trained to jump over fences and obstacles in hunting or competition

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The hunter gracefully cleared the high jumps in the show.
She trains her horse to be a skilled hunter for competitive events.
05

a breed or type of dog trained to track, chase, or retrieve animals during hunting

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They brought their loyal hunter along on their weekend hunting trip.
He used his trained hunter to flush out birds from the brush.
06

a constellation named after Orion, the mythical Greek hero known for his hunting skills

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The Hunter is prominently visible in the night sky during winter.
You can spot the Hunter by looking for the three stars that form his belt.
07

a type of pocket watch with a protective cover over the face that opens to reveal the time

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He proudly displayed his vintage hunter.
The antique shop had a beautiful gold hunter on display.
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