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HUNTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Hunting.

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Def 1 US

Hunting - as a noun

The pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hunt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
field sportoutdoor sportblood sport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
huntsearch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hunt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
laborlabourtoil
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hunting - as a verb

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

Example: "Her uncle will go out and hunt for deer, now that it is open season."

To try to find something; search (for).

Example: "The little girl was hunting for shells on the beach."

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

Example: "He was hunted from the parish."

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

Example: "Did you hunt that pony last week?"

To use or traverse in pursuit of game.

Example: "He hunts the woods, or the country."

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

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

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.

Example Sentences

"John went hunting in the forest last week."
"Wildlife hunting is regulated by strict laws."
"Deer hunting is a common sport in many regions."
"Rabbit hunting requires patience and stealth."
"Duck hunting season starts in the fall."
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Word Game Points

Is HUNTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hunting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUNTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HUNTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hunting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUNTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is HUNTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hunting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUNTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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