Half-hunter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Half-hunter is a noun meaning A pocket watch of the hunter style, but with a glass panel or hole in the centre of the lid, giving a view of the hands even when the watch is closed.
Meaning
A pocket watch of the hunter style, but with a glass panel or hole in the centre of the lid, giving a view of the hands even when the watch is closed.
Example Sentences
Securing me with one hand, he […] coaxed from a washleather fob hanging in company with a crucifix I imagine from his neck a gunmetal half-hunter, sprang open its case, held it to his eyes […]
Word Forms
- half-hunters
Synonyms for half-hunter
Depending on context, synonyms include demi-hunter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hunter, pocketwatch, watchpocket, timepiece, screwback, counterpotence.
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