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Word

jess

Phoneticsjess

US/ˈdʒɛs/

UK/dʒˈɛs/

Definition

n. a short leather strap fastened around the leg of a hawk or falcon so the handler can hold it.

n. a short strap, usually of leather, fastened around the leg of a bird of prey in falconry to allow for the attachment of a leash or swivel.

Examples

“The falconer carefully checked each jess before releasing the hawk.”

“Before the bird could take flight, the handler secured the jess to ensure it wouldn't fly off prematurely.”

“In traditional falconry, the jess is a vital piece of equipment, crafted from durable leather to withstand the powerful movements of a hunting bird while remaining comfortable for the animal.”

Examples

simple

“The falconer carefully checked each jess before releasing the hawk.”

contextual

“Before the bird could take flight, the handler secured the jess to ensure it wouldn't fly off prematurely.”

complex

“In traditional falconry, the jess is a vital piece of equipment, crafted from durable leather to withstand the powerful movements of a hunting bird while remaining comfortable for the animal.”

Etymology

Clipping of Jesse, Jessica, or Jessamy.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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