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falconry

noun as in hunting

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Deterrents such as screamers, sound cannons, or even falconry could be used to shoo away pathogen-carrying species.

Falconry, unknown as a diversion to the ancients, became from the fourth century an equally delightful occupation.

Falconry (fa¨kn-ri), also called hawking, the pursuit of game by means of trained hawks or falcons.

He had developed into a dark, dashing youth, given to falconry, painting and music.

It is called La Fauconnaire, or the Falconry, and approaches two hundred feet in height, and very difficult of ascent.

The bittern in the days of falconry was strictly preserved, and afforded excellent sport.

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On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to falconry, such as: angling, fishery, fishing, shooting, coursing, and fowling.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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