hunting

[US]/ˈhʌntɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈhʌntɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the act of pursuing game or other wild animals as a sport or for food; the act of searching for something
adj. related to the act of hunting or oscillating
v. to pursue and capture (game or wild animals); to search for something or someone

Phrases & Collocations

hunting season

hunting license

hunting rifle

hunting grounds

job hunting

hunting dog

hunting ground

leak hunting

hunting knife

bargain hunting

hunting horn

Example Sentences

They are hunting for bucks.

They are hunting the foxes.

they live by hunting and fishing.

Their main mode of subsistence is hunting.

members of the hunting fraternity.

the Bushmen live by hunting and gathering.

They put the hunting gear into the boat.

He's on holiday in Africa, hunting for animals.

The lion was hunting for its prey.

her hunting days were done.

a hard-hitting anti-fox-hunting poster.

the circuit is a favourite hunting ground for talent scouts.

I was hunting for work. Jobs were scarce though.

No hunting is allowed in the preserve .

The Norwegian Elkhound is a hardy gray hunting dog.

Hunting is not allowed within the precincts of the estate.

Real-world Examples

Even those who aren't hunting for jobs may find search agents worthwhile.

Source: Past years' graduate entrance exam English reading true questions.

So, wildlife traffic, hunting, and unsustainable hunting practices like that.

Source: VOA Special November 2014 Collection

But I thought truffle hunting used pigs.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

The streamers are also hunting for profits.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

But they couldn't waste energy hunting around to find those veggies.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia Comprehensive Category

This is the best time to go job hunting.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2021 Compilation

People aren't supposed to be hunting here.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

So he didn't really have time to go house hunting.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

The poem inspired many people to go treasure hunting.

Source: VOA Slow English - Entertainment

Who could ever get tired of such exciting hunting?

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

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