Foxhunt (Verb)
Meaning
Hunt foxes, on horseback and with dogs.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The riders gathered at the stables early, preparing to foxhunt across the rolling countryside.
- To foxhunt successfully, one must have a skilled horse, a knowledgeable guide, and experienced hounds.
- With a loud "tally ho," the group took off to foxhunt, the sound of pounding hooves and baying dogs filling the air.
- In England, it is still possible to foxhunt with groups that have been doing it for centuries.
- The group of riders had been foxhunting for hours, but they had yet to catch a glimpse of their elusive quarry.