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foxhunt

/ˈfɒks.hʌnt/

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noun

/ˈfɒks.hʌnt/B2formalbritishsport
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее занятие, при котором всадники следуют за гончими, чтобы преследовать лису.

A noun referring to an activity in which mounted hunters follow hounds to pursue a fox.

  1. Mounted fox huntingC1formalbritishsport

    A traditional equestrian activity where riders on horseback follow a pack of hounds to track and chase a fox.

    ruОхота на лис верхом

    • The annual foxhunt attracted dozens of riders and hounds.
    • He has participated in foxhunts since his youth.
    • The foxhunt was called off due to bad weather.

    Synonymsfox hunting

Forms
  • foxhunts plural form
  • foxhunts' possessive plural form
  • foxhunt's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈfɒks.hʌnt/C1formalbritishsport
  • ruЗаниматься деятельностью по охоте на лис, обычно с гончими и верхом на лошади.

A verb meaning to engage in the activity of hunting foxes, typically with hounds and on horseback.

  1. C1formalbritish

    To pursue and hunt foxes, typically on horseback and accompanied by a pack of hounds.

    ruОхотиться на лис

    • The local gentry used to foxhunt across the countryside every autumn.
    • They decided to foxhunt in the traditional manner, with horses and hounds.
    • Foxhunting has been a controversial practice for many years.
Forms
  • foxhunted past participle
  • foxhunted past simple
  • foxhunting present participle
  • foxhunts third person singular