Definition of hunting

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of hunting is as below...

Hunting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hun.

Lern More About Hunting

Harrier :: Harrier (n.) One of a small breed of hounds, used for hunting hares..
Hunter :: Hunter (n.) A hunting watch, or one of which the crystal is protected by a metallic cover..
Vulpicide :: Vulpicide (n.) One who kills a fox, except in hunting; also, the act of so killing a fox..
Ground :: Ground (n.) Any definite portion of the earth's surface; region; territory; country. Hence: A territory appropriated to, or resorted to, for a particular purpose; the field or place of action; as, a hunting or fishing ground; a play ground..
Venatorial :: Venatorial (a.) Or or pertaining to hunting; venatic.
Heroner :: Heroner (n.) A hawk used in hunting the heron.
Powpow :: Powpow (n.) Conjuration attended with great noise and confusion, and often with feasting, dancing, etc., performed by Indians for the cure of diseases, to procure success in hunting or in war, and for other purposes..
Set :: Set (v. t.) To point out the seat or position of, as birds, or other game; -- said of hunting dogs..
Virole :: Virole (n.) A ring surrounding a bugle or hunting horn.
Lucern :: Lucern (n.) A sort of hunting dog; -- perhaps from Lucerne, in Switzerland..
Cropper :: Cropper (n.) A fall on one's head when riding at full speed, as in hunting; hence, a sudden failure or collapse..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) In hunting, the pan or frame holding the fuel of the torch used to attract game at night; also, the light itself..
Draw :: Draw (v. t.) To trace by scent; to track; -- a hunting term.
Bowie Knife :: Bowie knife () A knife with a strong blade from ten to fifteen inches long, and double-edged near the point; -- used as a hunting knife, and formerly as a weapon in the southwestern part of the United States. It was named from its inventor, Colonel James Bowie. Also, by extension, any large sheath knife..
Sport :: Sport (n.) Diversion of the field, as fowling, hunting, fishing, racing, games, and the like, esp. when money is staked..
Spear :: Spear (n.) A long, pointed weapon, used in war and hunting, by thrusting or throwing; a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp head or blade; a lance..
Surrounding :: Surround (n.) A method of hunting some animals, as the buffalo, by surrounding a herd, and driving them over a precipice, into a ravine, etc..
Buckshot :: Buckshot (n.) A coarse leaden shot, larger than swan shot, used in hunting deer and large game..
A :: A (prep.) In process of; in the act of; into; to; -- used with verbal substantives in -ing which begin with a consonant. This is a shortened form of the preposition an (which was used before the vowel sound); as in a hunting, a building, a begging..
Fanfare :: Fanfare (n.) A flourish of trumpets, as in coming into the lists, etc.; also, a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us