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gamekeeper

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game·keep·er  (gmkpr)
n.
One who is employed to protect and maintain game birds and animals, especially on an estate or a game preserve.
gamekeeper [ˈgeɪmˌkiːpə]
n
a person employed to take care of game and wildlife, as on an estate
gamekeeping  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.gamekeeper - a person employed to take care of game and wildlifegamekeeper - a person employed to take care of game and wildlife
game warden
custodian, keeper, steward - one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
warrener - maintains a rabbit warren
Translations
gamekeeper [ˈgeɪmˌkiːpəʳ] N → guardabosques mf inv, guardabosque mf
gamekeeper [ˈgeɪmkiːpər] n → garde-chasse m
gamekeeper [ˈgeɪmˌkiːpəʳ] n → guardacaccia m inv
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