hunting

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈhʌntɪŋ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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 Definition

Looking for something, especially for a job or flat.

3 Definition

Fluctuating around a central value without stabilizing.

4 Definition

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

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Her uncle will go out and hunt for deer, now that it is open season.
2 Definition

To try to find something; search (for).

Example Sentences
  • The little girl was hunting for shells on the beach.
3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He was hunted from the parish.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Did you hunt that pony last week?
5 Definition

To use or traverse in pursuit of game.

Example Sentences
  • He hunts the woods, or the country.
6 Definition

(bell-ringing) To move or shift the order of (a bell) in a regular course of changes.

7 Definition

(bell-ringing) To shift up and down in order regularly.

8 Definition

To be in a state of instability of movement or forced oscillation, as a governor which has a large movement of the balls for small change of load, an arc-lamp clutch mechanism which moves rapidly up and down with variations of current, etc.; also, to seesaw, as a pair of alternators working in parallel.