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Battue

Definition:

Battue refers to a specific hunting technique where a group of beaters or drivers flush game animals towards hunters who are strategically positioned to shoot them.

Noun (Sense 1):

A large-scale organized hunt using the battue technique.

Example Sentence: The annual deer battue in the forest attracts hunters from all over the region.

Noun (Sense 2):

A slaughter or massacre, typically used in a historical or military context.

Example Sentence: The battlefield was a scene of absolute battue, with casualties strewn across the ground.

Verb (Sense 1):

To conduct or take part in a battue hunt.

Example Sentence: The hunters decided to battue the area to control the overpopulation of boars.

Verb (Sense 2):

To defeat or crush someone or something completely.

Example Sentence: The team's formidable offense was able to battue their opponents with a resounding victory.

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