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hunter

Syllabification: (hunt·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈhən(t)ər/
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Definition of hunter

noun

  • 1a person or animal that hunts:a deer hunter
  • a person searching for something:a bargain hunter
  • a horse of a breed developed for stamina in fox hunting and ability to jump obstacles.
  • (the Hunter) the constellation Orion.
  • 2a watch with a hinged cover protecting the glass.

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