Definition of "hunting-crop" [hunting-crop]

• A hunting whip without a thong, that can be used for opening gates. (noun)

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• "His costume was a peculiar mixture of the professional and of the agricultural, having a black top-hat, a long frock-coat, and a pair of high gaiters, with a hunting-crop swinging in his hand."
• ""Ha! You put me off, do you?" said our new visitor, taking a step forward and shaking his hunting-crop."
• "He gave a melancholy sigh and stood looking at her a moment, with his hands behind him, giving short nervous shakes to his hunting-crop."