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Meaning of hunting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hunting

Pronunciation:/ˈhʌntɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc.

  2. Looking for something, especially for a job or flat.

  3. Fluctuating around a central value without stabilizing.

  4. The process of determining which of a group of telephone lines will receive a call.

hunting

verb

Definitions

  1. To find or search for an animal in the wild with the intention of killing the animal for its meat or for sport.

    Example: Her uncle will go out and hunt for deer, now that it is open season.

  2. To try to find something; search (for).

    Example: The little girl was hunting for shells on the beach.

  3. To drive; to chase; with down, from, away, etc.

    Example: He was hunted from the parish.

  4. To use or manage (dogs, horses, etc.) in hunting.

    Example: Did you hunt that pony last week?