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Gamekeeper

Noun

A gamekeeper is a person who manages and maintains an area of land for the breeding and hunting of wild game.

Sense 1:

A person employed on a private estate or game reserve to rear and protect game birds or animals.

Example sentence: The gamekeeper diligently cared for the pheasants on the estate, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Sense 2:

A person who enforces the laws and regulations related to hunting and fishing.

Example sentence: As a passionate outdoorsman, John decided to become a gamekeeper to contribute to the conservation of wildlife.

Verb

When used as a verb, gamekeeper means to act as or perform the duties of a gamekeeper.

Sense 1:

To manage and control game birds or animals on a particular piece of land.

Example sentence: The landowner gamekeepers the woodland, ensuring the inhabitants are protected and thrive.

Sense 2:

To enforce hunting and fishing laws and regulations.

Example sentence: The wildlife officer gamekeepers the rules and regulations, ensuring the preservation of wildlife populations.