hunting

Definition

  • noun: the activity or sport of chasing and killing wild animals
  • noun: the act of one that 'hunts'
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: hawking, analog process, angling

Examples

  • They retained a 'head-hunting' firm to fill the position of chief executive officer.

  • We 'went hunting' for bear. = We 'went' bear-'hunting'.

  • The law prohibits the 'hunting' of migratory birds.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Watch it, coming up here. Are you kidding me with this? Get rid of them. Your eyes are red. A few tears for your long-lost boss? - Tears of joy. I hate job hunting. - Yeah, vacation's over. Where to, sir? - Take us to the hospital, please, Happy. - No. No? Tony, you have to (..)
    2008 Iron Man