Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
huntsman
noun
/ˈhʌnts.mən/
Definition
A person who hunts game for sport or food.
Examples
- The huntsman set out at dawn, eager to find his quarry in the woods.
- In the story, the huntsman helped the prince retrieve his lost horse.
- She admired the skill of the huntsman as he expertly tracked the animals.
Meaning
A huntsman is typically someone skilled in the art of hunting, who may also be responsible for the care of hunting dogs and the management of the hunt.
Synonyms
- hunter
- shooter
- trapper
