Foxhunt (Noun)
Meaning
Mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The annual foxhunt was a cherished tradition among the local aristocracy, with riders gathering at dawn to begin the chase.
- Riders clad in scarlet coats thundered across the countryside during the foxhunt, their horses' hooves pounding the earth.
- As the hounds picked up the scent, the foxhunt was on, with the pack tearing across the rolling hills in pursuit of their quarry.
- The thrill of the foxhunt was exhilarating, with riders shouting and hounds baying as they closed in on their prey.
- After a long and grueling foxhunt, the riders gathered at the manor house to share stories of their adventure over steaming cups of tea.