What does hark-back mean?
Hark-back means (hunting) An act of hounds retracing a course in order to pick up the lost scent of prey..
Hark-back
/ˈhɑːkbæk/ · noun
Meaning
(hunting) An act of hounds retracing a course in order to pick up the lost scent of prey..
Definitions by Sense
- (hunting) An act of hounds retracing a course in order to pick up the lost scent of prey.
- (figuratively) An act of alluding, returning, or reverting (to a subject previously mentioned, etc.); also, an act of evoking, or longing or pining for (a past era or event).
Example Sentences
The addendum cancelling the closures refers to 14 pages […] in which Table 183 is reproduced in its old form with connections to and from Liverpool, Bradford, York, Edinburgh etc. – a hark-back to G.C. ambitions.
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Word Forms
- hark-backs
- hark back
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hark-back?
Common synonyms include callback.
What is the opposite of hark-back?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hark-back in a sentence?
The addendum cancelling the closures refers to 14 pages […] in which Table 183 is reproduced in its old form with connections to and from Liverpool, Bradford, York, Edinburgh etc. – a hark-back to G.C. ambitions.
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