transitive. To release (dogs) from being fastened together in couples; to set free for the chase.
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释义 | the world > food and drink > hunting > hunting with hounds > hunt with hounds [verb (transitive)] > release hounds (8) uncouplec1330 transitive. To release (dogs) from being fastened together in couples; to set free for the chase. to let slip1530 to let slip (See also slip, v.1 5.) To liberate, loose (a hound) from the leash in order to begin the chase. Also absol. to cast off1602 Hawking and Hunting. To throw off (the couplings of hounds); to slip (dogs); to let fly (hawks). decouple1602 To uncouple. Obsolete. rare. unslip1611 transitive. To let slip, set free. slipa1616 To release (a greyhound or other dog, or a hawk) from a leash or slip. Also figurative. unleash1671 transitive. Originally Hunting. To free (a dog or other animal) from a leash, esp. in order for it to pursue or attack another animal or a person… to throw off1686 transitive. To loose; (Falconry) to let fly (a hawk, etc.); (Hunting) to unleash (a hound) to begin the chase. Now rare. |
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