| 单词 | ring hunt |
| 释义 | > as lemmasring hunt ring hunt n. a hunt in which the animals are encircled by a ring of fire or hunters. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > hunting > [noun] > driving inwards > by fire ring hunt1799 1799 J. Smith Acct. Remarkable Occurr. 48 We met with some Ottawa hunters, and agreed with them to take, what they call a ring hunt, in partnership. 1840 J. B. Finley Hist. Wyandott Mission ix. 220 This tract of land..covered a large extent of country, and was used every fall for their ring hunt. 1873 C. J. Andersson Lion & Elephant ix. 144 By the native chieftains the ‘ring-hunts’..are at times conducted on a very grand scale, both as regards the number of men taking part in them, and the extent of the ground embraced by the cordon. 1921 Humeston (Iowa) New Era 19 Jan. 1/1 There will be a big Ring Hunt on Saturday, January 22. 2006 T. T. Allsen Royal Hunt in Eurasian Hist. 27 Ring hunts are closely associated with the exercise of political authority. < as lemmas |
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