big game
Trophy animal category
Big game refers to large animals hunted for sport—deer, elk, bear, moose, lions, elephants.
The term carries connotations of trophy hunting and wilderness expeditions: He went on a big game safari in Kenya.
Big game hunting requires specific licenses and seasons in most jurisdictions.
The phrase also describes any important quarry being pursued: The detective knew the senator was big game.
trophy
Award for winning
lion · buffalo · rhinoceros · leopard · hunter · tracker · camouflage · stalking · poaching · conservation
- huntingdeer hunting, hunting rifle, hunters, tracking, hunting license
- huntsdeer hunt, duck hunt, fox hunt, boar hunt, elk hunt
- savannasavanna, grassland, acacia, African savannah, baobab tree
- school spiritmascot, pep rallies, school pride, mascots, pep rally
- game meatvenison, pheasant, quail, wild boar, rabbit
- Sportsmanhunting license, fishing license, hunting season, outdoorsman, sportsman
significance of sporting event
big gamepractice match
Unofficial competitive rehearsal
small game · scrimmage · exhibition game · friendly · preseason game
big, game, gaming, bigger, biggest, bigly, gamer, bigness, biggish