Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

foxhunt

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.02 in modern English

Syllables: fox-hunt
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hunt for foxes, usually with dogs.

noun

A hunt for radio transmitters; radiosport.

verb

To hunt foxes, usually with dogs.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"It had been intended originally to electrify to Ponteland, but opposition from a local foxhunt in those early days of the century caused the proposal to be abandoned, […]."
"He kept a small flock of sheep at Rose Castle, the palace of the bishops of Carlisle, and enjoyed the mild notoriety he accrued through his support for foxhunting in the House of Lords."

Etymology

From fox + hunt.

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

foxhunts (plural) foxhunts (present, singular) foxhunting (participle, present) foxhunted (participle, past) foxhunted (past)

Phrases

fox hunting

Frequently Paired Words

foxhunter fox hunting

Synonyms

bunny hunt fox hunting

Questions

What does foxhunt mean?: A hunt for foxes, usually with dogs.
Where does foxhunt come from?: From fox + hunt.

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