Hunting Vocabulary

17 words in this vocabulary list

arrow baited buck dead shot firearm fox gunfire keep in sight loin loosing ride to hounds rifleman skinned snipe whelp leveret take the foot falcon

arrow

noun a slender, straight weapon that is shot from a bow and is pointed at one end

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The archer carefully aimed the arrow at the target.
Make sure you point the arrow in the right direction before shooting.
I totally bullseyed that target with my arrow!
Her words hit me like a sharp arrow to the heart.

baited

verb to deliberately annoy or taunt someone in order to provoke a reaction

adjective having bait attached, as in fishing

The fisherman baited his hook with a worm before casting his line into the water.
I baited my little brother into cleaning my room by promising him candy.
She baited her crush by liking all his photos on social media.
The scammer baited unsuspecting victims with promises of easy money.

buck

noun a dollar

The hunter was able to track down a majestic buck in the forest.
I saw a huge buck while hiking in the woods.
That buck is a real stud, he's got all the ladies swooning.
She's always trying to pass the buck when it comes to taking responsibility.

dead shot

noun a person who is very skilled at shooting a gun

adjective describing someone who is very accurate and skilled at shooting a gun

The sniper was known for being a dead shot, never missing his target.
My friend thinks he's a dead shot at darts, but he always ends up hitting the wall.
That guy is a dead shot with a basketball, he never misses a shot.
She's a dead shot when it comes to solving puzzles, she always gets it right on the first try.

firearm

noun a small portable gun, such as a pistol or rifle

The suspect was found in possession of a loaded firearm.
I heard that he carries a firearm for protection.
He's always packing heat, you never know when he'll pull out his firearm.
Her words were like a loaded firearm, ready to cause damage.

fox

noun a carnivorous mammal of the dog family with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, known for its cunning and slyness

The fox is known for its cunning and agility in the wild.
I saw a fox in the backyard last night, it was so cute!
That guy is sly as a fox, you can't trust him.
She outfoxed her opponents with her strategic thinking.

gunfire

noun the shots fired from a gun or guns

The police were called to the scene after reports of gunfire were heard.
I heard some gunfire last night, it was really scary.
There was a lot of gunfire going on, it was intense.
His words felt like gunfire, piercing through my heart.

keep in sight

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering questions such as how, when, where, or to what extent

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

It is important to keep the target in sight at all times during the experiment.
Make sure to keep your friend in sight while we explore the park.
Hey, don't lose sight of your goal, keep it in sight!
Even in the darkest times, we must keep hope in sight to persevere.

loin

noun the part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest (false) ribs and the hipbones

The chef carefully trimmed the excess fat from the loin of the pork before roasting it.
I prefer the loin cut of meat because it's so tender and juicy.
Let's throw some loins on the grill for dinner tonight.
She held her head high, standing tall with pride, as if she had a lion's loin.

loosing

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

The company is concerned about loosing profits due to the economic downturn.
I'm worried about loosing my keys again.
She's always loosing her cool over little things.
He felt like he was loosing a part of himself as he grew older.

ride to hounds

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ride' and 'hounds' are both nouns.

preposition a preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'to' is a preposition.

The wealthy landowner enjoyed participating in the traditional ride to hounds every weekend.
I heard Sarah is going on a ride to hounds with the local hunting club next Saturday.
Let's ditch this boring party and go for a ride to hounds instead!
Embarking on a new business venture can feel like a ride to hounds, full of excitement and uncertainty.

rifleman

noun A soldier armed with a rifle, especially one who is part of a military unit specialized in using rifles.

The rifleman took careful aim before firing at the target.
The rifleman nailed the bullseye on his first shot.
That rifleman is a real sharpshooter.
She was a rifleman in the debate, hitting her points with precision.

skinned

verb to remove the skin from (an animal or fruit)

adjective having skin of a specified kind or number

The skinned knee required medical attention.
He skinned his elbow when he fell off his bike.
I can't believe she skinned her phone screen already.
The artist skinned the canvas with bold strokes of color.

snipe

noun a long-billed marsh bird with a harsh call

verb to make a sly or petty verbal attack

The hunter patiently waited to snipe the bird from a distance.
I heard you can snipe some great deals at the online auction.
I'm going to snipe that last slice of pizza before anyone else can grab it.
She always tries to snipe at my confidence with her harsh criticisms.

whelp

noun a young offspring of a mammal, especially a dog