hunting


Definition: Meaning of, hunting in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhʌntɪŋ /

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  1. chasing and killing animals for food or sport
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  2. in Britain, the sport of hunting FOX es [=  foxhunting]
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  3. job-hunting/house-hunting/flat-hunting the activity of looking for a job, house, or flat
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  4. go hunting to hunt for animals, especially as a sport
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hunting used in phrases

  • African hunting dog (noun)
    1. a powerful doglike mammal of southern and eastern Africa that hunts in large packs; now rare in settled area
  • Cape hunting dog (noun)
    1. a powerful doglike mammal of southern and eastern Africa that hunts in large packs; now rare in settled area
  • deer hunting (noun)
    1. hunting deer
  • duck hunting (noun)
    1. hunting ducks
  • fox hunting (noun)
    1. mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox
  • hunting and gathering society (noun)
    1. group that supports itself by hunting and fishing and by gathering wild fruits and vegetables; usually nomadic
  • hunting and gathering tribe (noun)
    1. group that supports itself by hunting and fishing and by gathering wild fruits and vegetables; usually nomadic
  • hunting crop (noun)
    1. a short whip with a thong at the end and a handle for opening gates
  • hunting dog (noun)
    1. a dog used in hunting game
  • hunting ground (noun)
    1. a place where animals are hunted
    2. a happy/good hunting ground (for something) a place where people who are interested in a particular thing can easily find what they want
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