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pigsticking

/ˈpɪɡˌstɪk.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈpɪɡˌstɪk.ɪŋ/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее исторический вид спорта или практику охоты на дикого кабана с копьями, обычно верхом на лошади.

A noun referring to the historical sport or practice of hunting wild boar with spears, typically on horseback.

uncountable

  1. Hunting wild boar with spearsC2formalbritishsport

    The sport or practice of hunting wild boar using a spear, typically on horseback.

    ruОхота на кабана с копьём

    • Pigsticking was once a popular pastime among the British colonial officers in India.
    • The hunter prepared his spear for a day of pigsticking in the forest.
    • Pigsticking requires great skill and courage to approach a wild boar.
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  • pigstickings' possessive plural form
  • pigsticking's possessive singular form