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hunting Definition

hunt·ing (hunt′iŋ)

noun

  1. the act of a person or animal that hunts
  2. a periodic oscillation of the rotor of a synchronous electrical machine about its average position
  3. a periodic oscillation in the controlled function of any feedback control system, as a thermostat, caused by fluctuation in the control system
  4. any similar fluctuation, as of a control surface, compass, indicator, etc.

Etymology: ME < OE huntung

adjective

of or for hunting

hunting Synonyms

hunting

modif.

looking for, looking around, seeking, in search of; see searching 2.

hunting Synonyms

hunting

n.

the chase, the hunt, sporting, shooting, coursing, venery, stalking, falconry, trapping, big-game hunting, deer hunting, boar hunting, fox hunting, pheasant shooting, fowling, field, chevy (British), chivy (British), angling, pursuit, falconry, fishing, hawking, still hunt, venatics, fishery, steeplechase, fox hunting, riding to hounds, piscation, gunning, halieutics, beagling*; see also hunt, sport 3.

hunting Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • ban: Do you think the police will be able to enforce the new law banning hunting with dogs?
  • revolutionize: Finding a job The Internet has revolutionized job hunting.

Preposition: on

horseback: This type of hunting was considered more genteel than the fast pace of hunting on horseback.

Adjective modifier

  • canned: It is clear that on moral and ethical grounds there is not too much objection to canned hunting.
  • fossil: Did some fossil hunting at the base of Black Ven.

Modifies a noun

  • fraternity: It is also clear that the Act has split the hunting fraternity down the middle.
  • horn: The modern orchestral brass French horn was an invention based on early hunting horns.
  • ban: Field sport campaigners claim Labor MPs pressing for a total hunting ban are acting out of class hatred rather than concern for animals.
  • rifle: There will be a range of prizes for the winners including a shotgun, fly fishing outfit and a hunting air rifle package.
  • instinct: The natural hunting instincts of the dog has been utilized by man over the years to hunt a variety of prey.
  • expedition: The Gardeners ' Atlas The on-line way to buy a regularly updated atlas to take on your UK garden hunting expeditions.

Noun used with modifier

  • fox: Labor's promises, from banning fox hunting to not arming oppressive regimes, have proved to be lies.
  • bloodhound: We have no comment to make on the likely impact of greater participation in drag hunting or bloodhound hunting on the rural economy.
  • mink: Mink hunting Paragraph 31 - the utility case for controlling numbers of mink is clearly not in dispute.
  • drag: Drag hunting would increase by only about 10 % .
  • hare: The Beagle - another athletic hare hunting hound yet only sixteen inches high.
  • deer: The main purpose of roe deer hunting is to provide sport.

Preposition: of

mink: Thus a compelling utility case for the hunting of mink clearly exists.

Preposition: with

  • hound: Records show hunting with hounds over the hills from the 18th century.
  • dog: In any case, hunting with dogs took place for sport, not for pest control.