Vocabulary List 3 Quiz

Tether

• A type of knot used in sailing.

• A rope or chain used to restrict movement.

• A device for measuring distance.

• A method of communication between devices.

Jesses

• Thin leather straps attached to a hawk’s legs for control.

• A type of bird feed used for training hawks.

• A method of falconry that involves flying a hawk without a leash.

• A specific breed of hawk known for its agility.

Talons

• The sharp claws of a bird of prey.

• A type of bird found in tropical regions.

• A tool used for gripping and holding objects.

• A type of feather found on birds.

Reverie

• A state of intense focus

• A daydream or deep, reflective thought.

• A type of meditation

• A sudden realization

Hoodwinked

• To blindfold or deceive; in falconry, covering a bird’s head with a hood.

• To enlighten or inform someone about a situation.

• To create a false impression or mislead someone.

• To provide assistance or support in a task.

Lure

• A type of bait used in fishing.

• A decoy or object swung to train hawks.

• A device used for trapping animals.

• A method of attracting customers to a business.

Hack

• The practice of allowing a young hawk to fly free before training.

• A method of breaking into a computer system.

• A technique for improving athletic performance.

• A style of writing that is informal and casual.

Falconry

• The sport of training and hunting with birds of prey.

• A method of fishing using trained birds.

• A type of birdwatching that involves tracking falcons.

• A competitive sport involving flying drones.

Tiercel

• A male hawk, usually smaller than the female.

• A type of female hawk.

• A young hawk in its first year.

• A hawk known for its bright plumage.

Mantling

• A technique used by hawks to attract mates.

• When a hawk spreads its wings over prey to shield it.

• A method of hunting used by ground animals.

• The process of a bird preening its feathers.