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

  • (..) so I could take charge with no trouble at all. Just me reporting to me. Well, it sure looks like you've been missed. Autobots, Lockdown is hunting us and humans are helping. We need to know why. Well, listen, I don't know why, but I have an idea about who. This drone I stole recorded (..)
    2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction
  • (..) to invite you both over to the White House just to powwow, where we get maybe some more specifics about how exactly you're hunting the enemy Decepticons left. I've had my desk for two years. Mr. Attinger has been here for . He runs the projects where I don't ask for specifics. (..)
    2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction