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

  • (..) that you enjoy. Yes, sir. I don't know when l've had a roast. We've been having squirrels and rabbits lately. My pa and I go hunting in our spare time. You got a gun ofyour own? - How long you had a gun? - Ayear or so. - Can I have the syrup, please? (..)
    1962 To Kill a Mockingbird