deerstalker

/ˈdɪrˌstɔkər/
noun
  1. A soft hat with brims at the front and back and ear flaps that can be tied up or down, traditionally worn for hunting or outdoor activities.
    • She bought a deerstalker for her hiking trip to keep her ears warm.
    • The detective in the old movie always wore a deerstalker hat.
    • He wore a tweed deerstalker while walking through the countryside.
  2. A person who stalks deer, especially for hunting.
    • A good deerstalker knows how to read animal tracks.
    • The deerstalker waited patiently near the watering hole.
    • The experienced deerstalker moved silently through the forest.
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