1. a person who hunts wild animals, especially on horseback with hounds
2. the leader of a hunt who manages the hounds

Examples

• The huntsman blew his horn to signal the start of the fox hunt.
• An experienced huntsman knows how to track deer through the forest.
• The huntsman led the pack of hounds across the countryside.
• She worked as a huntsman for the local hunting club.
• The huntsman’s red coat was traditional attire for the hunt.
• He trained for years to become a skilled huntsman.