huntsman
Huntsman (noun) means a man who hunts, especially one who manages the hounds during a traditional hunt. Example: “The huntsman blew his horn to call the hounds back.”
How to Use Huntsman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a traditional fox-hunt official in charge of the hounds, or a big, fast spider.
In everyday Australian and Asian English, "huntsman" almost always refers to the spider, not a person.
Word Forms
huntsmen plural, huntsmans plural, Huntsmans plural
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The _____ blew his horn to call the hounds back.
Etymology
From hunt plus -s- plus man, literally "hunt's man."
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “huntsman” mean?
The word “huntsman” means a man who hunts, especially one who manages the hounds during a traditional hunt. In plain terms, either a traditional fox-hunt official in charge of the hounds, or a big, fast spider.
How do you use “huntsman” in a sentence?
Here is “huntsman” used in a sentence: “The huntsman blew his horn to call the hounds back.”
What part of speech is “huntsman”?
“Huntsman” is a noun.
How many meanings does “huntsman” have?
“Huntsman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a man who hunts, especially one who manages the hounds during a traditional hunt.