Rocketer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rocketer is a noun meaning (hunting) A bird, especially a pheasant, which, being flushed, rises straight in the air like a rocket.
Meaning
(hunting) A bird, especially a pheasant, which, being flushed, rises straight in the air like a rocket.
Example Sentences
To see a real workman knocking down rocketer after rocketer at a height which would be considered impossible by half the men who go but shooting is to witness an exhibition of skill and correct timing which can only be attained by the most assiduous practice and the quickest of eyes.
Word Forms
- rocketers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pheasant, wing-shot, feather, pigeoner, roulroul, fireback.
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