hunt
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verb \ˈhənt\Definition of HUNT
transitive verb
1
a : to pursue for food or in sport <hunt buffalo> b : to manage in the search for game <hunts a pack of dogs>
2
a : to pursue with intent to capture <hunted the escapees> b : to search out : seek
3
: to drive or chase especially by harrying <members … were hunted from their homes — J. T. Adams>
4
: to traverse in search of prey <hunts the woods>
intransitive verb
1
: to take part in a hunt
2
: to attempt to find something
3
: to oscillate alternately to each side (as of a neutral point) or to run alternately faster and slower —used especially of a device or machine
See Examples of HUNT
- The wolf was hunting its prey.
- These birds have been hunted almost to extinction.
- a gun used for hunting squirrels
- He likes to hunt and fish.
- She hunted around in the closet for a pair of shoes.
- Police hunted the escaped prisoners through several states.
Origin of HUNT
Middle English, from Old English huntian; akin to Old English hentan to seize
First Known Use: before 12th century
2hunt
nounDefinition of HUNT
1
: the act, the practice, or an instance of hunting
2
: a group of mounted hunters and their hunting dogs
Examples of HUNT
- They went on a hunt.
- We finally found a good restaurant after a long hunt.
First Known Use of HUNT
14th century
Hunt
biographical name \ˈhənt\Definition of HUNT
(James Henry) Leigh 1784–1859 Eng. writer
Hunt
biographical nameDefinition of HUNT
Sir R(ichard) Timothy 1943– British molecular biol.
Hunt
biographical nameDefinition of HUNT
(William) Hol*man \ˈhōl-mən\ 1827–1910 Eng. painter
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