| batfowl | (v) catch birds by temporarily blinding them |
| Batfowler | n. One who practices or finds sport in batfowling. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Batfowling | n. [ From Bat a stick. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] |