cour
ser
Plural
coursers
1
swift-footed terrestrial plover-like bird of southern Asia and Africa; related to the pratincoles
2
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
Synonyms:
3
a dog trained for coursing
4
a person who hunts small animals, especially using greyhounds, which rely more on sight than scent
- As a skilled courser, he could chase down even the fastest prey using his fleet-footed dogs.
- The courser led his pack of hounds through the open fields, hoping to catch sight of a hare.
- In medieval times, a courser would often hunt hares and other small animals with greyhounds.
- The courser's expertise in hunting small animals with greyhounds made him a respected figure among hunters.
- A courser's challenge lies in using sight to outpace the prey, as opposed to the scent-based hunting methods of other dogs.