Falconry
noun
The sport of hunting animals by using a trained bird of prey, especially a falcon.
He has an interest in the ancient art of falconry.

Often appears as...
- practice falconry
- art of falconry
noun
The sport of hunting animals by using a trained bird of prey, especially a falcon.
He has an interest in the ancient art of falconry.

Often appears as...
- practice falconry
- art of falconry
Definition 1 of 1

Cultural Activity
Falconry is a traditional sport, often associated with nobility and heritage in various cultures.

During the festival, tourists enjoyed a live falconry demonstration.
Not Modern
The term 'falconry' generally implies a historical or ancient activity, and not something that is modern.

Medieval knights often mastered the skill of falconry.
Specialized Vocabulary
Words related to falconry, such as 'mews' and 'jesses,' are specialized, and English learners often encounter them in this context.

He learned the falconry term 'creance' during his apprenticeship.
Cultural Activity
Falconry is a traditional sport, often associated with nobility and heritage in various cultures.

During the festival, tourists enjoyed a live falconry demonstration.
Not Modern
The term 'falconry' generally implies a historical or ancient activity, and not something that is modern.

Medieval knights often mastered the skill of falconry.
Specialized Vocabulary
Words related to falconry, such as 'mews' and 'jesses,' are specialized, and English learners often encounter them in this context.

He learned the falconry term 'creance' during his apprenticeship.
Cultural Activity
Falconry is a traditional sport, often associated with nobility and heritage in various cultures.

During the festival, tourists enjoyed a live falconry demonstration.
Not Modern
The term 'falconry' generally implies a historical or ancient activity, and not something that is modern.

Medieval knights often mastered the skill of falconry.
Specialized Vocabulary
Words related to falconry, such as 'mews' and 'jesses,' are specialized, and English learners often encounter them in this context.

He learned the falconry term 'creance' during his apprenticeship.
Video examples
Hunting With Falcons:...
falconry is not a sport it's not an art it's a way of life falconry was started before we had guns that was a way that
Video examples
Hunting With Falcons:...
falconry is not a sport it's not an art it's a way of life falconry was started before we had guns that was a way that
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