falconer

noun

Meaning

A person who trains and hunts with hawks, falcons, or other birds of prey.

Examples

The falconer carefully checked the jesses on the hawk's legs before releasing it for the hunt.
As a master falconer, she has spent decades learning the intricate art of training raptors.

Synonyms: bird trainer, raptor handler, austringer

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falconer

noun

Pronunciation: ˈfɔːlkənər

Definition

A person who trains and hunts with hawks, falcons, or other birds of prey.

Examples

The falconer carefully checked the jesses on the hawk's legs before releasing it for the hunt.
As a master falconer, she has spent decades learning the intricate art of training raptors.
The medieval falconer was a highly respected figure in the royal court, responsible for the king's hunting birds.

Synonyms of falconer

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