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whipper-in

 

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Noun whipper-in has 1 sense
  1. whipper-in - huntsman's assistant in managing the hounds
    --1 is a kind of
    assistant, helper, help, supporter

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Term: whipper-in

Noun:

1. A hunting term used to refer to the assistant to the huntsman, responsible for keeping the hounds together and assisting in controlling the fox during a hunt.

Example sentence: The whipper-in skillfully guided the pack of hounds through the dense forest, efficiently assisting the huntsman in tracking down the elusive fox.

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Verb:

1. To crack a whip or make a sharp sound, usually to get someone's attention or for creating a loud noise.

Example sentence: The ringmaster used his whip to whipper-in the attention of the audience before the start of the circus performance.

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