hunters

NOUN

a person who hunts

Synonyms

STRONG

chaser deerstalker falconer fisherman hawker huntress huntsman pursuer sportsman stalker trapper

WEAK

ferreter pursuant

NOUN

a dog or horse bred for hunting

Synonyms

STRONG

chaser courser foxhound hound

WEAK

gun dog hound dog hunting dog hunting horse rabbit hound stalking horse

Example Sentences

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De Boisse does not deny that many – maybe most – of his punters are probably from the right, or hard right.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Paul Foster's culinary journey began in the comfort of Coventry pub kitchens run by his mum, where as a 10-year-old he would help to feed punters and bake.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

And yes, colleges need good, reliable long snappers to help their punters and kickers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

Despite his ability to pick out positive individual performances - which left pundits and punters perplexed - there was a hint that he knew things were slipping away.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

“I don’t want to be anywhere near the upper mountain when those punters are up there,” he seethed.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer