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Deerstalker

noun

1. a type of hat traditionally associated with deerstalkers and Sherlock Holmes, having flaps that can be turned down to cover the ears.

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noun

2. a person who hunts deer, especially using a type of stalking technique.

Example sentence: The skilled deerstalker silently followed the trail, keenly observing the signs of a deer's presence.

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noun

3. a detective, especially one specializing in solving mysterious crimes.

Example sentence: The wily deerstalker expertly deciphered the cryptic clues to solve the perplexing case.

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adjective

4. pertaining to or characteristic of a deerstalker.

Example sentence: He dressed in a deerstalker-inspired outfit, complete with a plaid jacket and a magnifying glass.

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