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Definition of foxhunting

foxhunting

/ˈfɑːksˌhʌntɪŋ/
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• noun

1

The activity or traditional field sport of tracking and chasing a fox across the countryside with a pack of trained hounds, typically followed by riders on horseback.

Example

"Legislation restricting traditional foxhunting has sparked heated debate between rural communities and animal welfare advocates."

2

A competitive amateur radio activity in which participants use direction-finding equipment to locate one or more hidden radio transmitters.

Example

"The local amateur radio club organized a weekend foxhunting event in the state park to test the members' navigation skills."

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• Nearby Words

foxhound
foxhunt
foxhunter
foxhunting
foxiness
foxlike
foxskin

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foxhunting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foxhunting
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