falconry

noun

fal·con·ry ˈfal-kən-rē

ˈfȯl-,

also ˈfȯ-kən-

: the art of training hawks to hunt in cooperation with a person

: the sport of hunting with hawks

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Kids 7 years of age and older can try their hand at falconry without leaving the premises. —

Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025 Kennedy, with the bear in the back, apparently lost track of time during his planned falconry outing, a practice where birds of prey are trained to hunt small animals, like rabbits and squirrels. —

Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 8 Aug. 2024 Not a lot of rock stars appreciate the art of falconry. —

Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024 Other popular ways to connect to the great outdoors include horseback riding, falconry, archery, and clay shooting. —

Katie Chang, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for falconry