fox-hunting

Speech parts

1. fox-hunting - Noun

2. fox-hunting - Adjective

Meaning

Pertaining to or engaged in the hunting of foxes; fond of hunting foxes.

Alternative names

fox hunting

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Examples

It was faster than its southern counterpart but its scenting abilities were less well developed. citation As fox hunting became increasingly popular, numbers of both types of hound diminished. Source: Internet

For decades the generations of few remaining sighthounds were regarded as hunting-suited, when showing enough attacking initiative for fox hunting. Source: Internet

The ceremonial part of fox hunting was "a side of our national character which is deeply anti-pathetic to the Labour party". Source: Internet

Originally a form of vermin control to protect livestock, fox hunting became a popular social activity for newly wealthy upper classes in Victorian times and a traditional rural activity for riders and foot followers alike. Source: Internet

Fox hunting is now illegal in the U.K., but until 10 years ago it was commonplace in the countryside among the upper classes, and in fact you can still find organized (legal) hunts in Canada. Source: Internet

United Kingdom main seeAlso Unarmed fox hunting on horseback with hounds is the type of hunting most closely associated with the United Kingdom; in fact, "hunting" without qualification implies fox hunting. Source: Internet

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