BATFOWLING
\bˈatfa͡ʊlɪŋ], \bˈatfaʊlɪŋ], \b_ˈa_t_f_aʊ_l_ɪ_ŋ]\
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A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost. The birds, flying to the light, are caught with nets or otherwise.
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