hunting

[ huhn-ting ]

noun

1. the act of a person, animal, or thing that hunts.
2. Electricity. the periodic oscillating of a rotating electromechanical system about a mean space position, as in a synchronous motor.

adjective

1. of, for, engaged in, or used while hunting:

   a hunting cap.

hunting

/ ˈhʌntɪŋ /

noun

1. venatic
   1. the pursuit and killing or capture of game and wild animals, regarded as a sport
   2. ( as modifier )

      hunting lodge

      hunting boots

Other Words From

• anti·hunting noun adjective
• non·hunting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunting¹

before 950; Middle English huntung (noun), Old English huntung ( e ). See hunt, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Mr Curyer believes his mine could prove to be “absolutely critical” to America’s nuclear energy future, as the US is now hunting for alternatives to Russia, including by ramping up exploration on its own soil.

From BBC

Stewart said, “They didn’t do the woke thing. They acted like Republicans for the last four months. They wore camo hats and went to Cheney family reunions. Do you know how dangerous it is to wear a hunting hat around the Cheneys?”

From Salon

She also said she had raised her concern during at least one meeting, before becoming reassured that the police were hunting for a discarded vial, including by the river in Salisbury, and by the Environment Agency, who would "monitor the unusual numbers of dead fish appearing in the river".

From BBC

There were a few minor bright spots, including a “Good Will Hunting” parody and a promo for a “Sex Rock” CD, plus a few we’ll talk about below, but the rest were forgettable, unfunny or both.

From Los Angeles Times

Manchester City have won the last four Premier League seasons in a row and while some of those have been comfortable, they have also had to overcome the pressure of being the side hunting the leaders.

From BBC

Related Words

• angling
• fishery
• fishing
• shooting