Treeing: meaning, definitions and examples
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treeing
[ ˈtriːɪŋ ]
hunting method
Treeing refers to the method of hunting animals, typically used in the context of hunting with dogs. In this practice, dogs will chase a quarry, such as a raccoon or a squirrel, and drive it to climb a tree for safety. Once the animal is treed, hunters are able to approach and either observe or capture it. This term is especially associated with coon hunting, where trained hounds track and tree raccoons.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dogs are treeing the raccoon.
- After hours of searching, they finally heard the dogs treeing.
- Treeing is a popular technique among hunters in the woods.
Translations
Translations of the word "treeing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 treinamento em árvores
🇮🇳 पेड़ पर चढ़ना
🇩🇪 Baumklettern
🇮🇩 memanjat pohon
🇺🇦 лазіння по деревах
🇵🇱 wspinaczka na drzewach
🇯🇵 樹木トレーニング
🇫🇷 escalade d'arbres
🇪🇸 escalada en árboles
🇹🇷 ağaç tırmanışı
🇰🇷 나무 오르기
🇸🇦 تسلق الأشجار
🇨🇿 výstup na stromy
🇸🇰 lezenie na stromoch
🇨🇳 爬树
🇸🇮 plezanje po drevesih
🇮🇸 tréningu á trjám
🇰🇿 ағашқа шығу
🇬🇪 ხეებზე ასვლა
🇦🇿 ağaçlara dırmaşma
🇲🇽 escalada en árboles
Etymology
The word 'treeing' is derived from the verb 'tree,' which has its roots in Middle English: 'treo' or 'tree,' meaning 'a large plant.' The term started to be associated with hunting practices in the 19th century, particularly in North America, where the hunting of tree-climbing animals like raccoons became a popular pastime. The combination of specialized hunting dogs and the unique behavior of certain prey led to the development of the term 'treeing,' which captures the essence of the chase and the climactic moment when the animal is forced to take refuge in a tree. Over time, treeing became a recognized technique among hunters and a notable part of the culture surrounding outdoor sports and traditional hunting.