hunting

hunt·ing

noun \ˈhən-tiŋ\

Definition of HUNTING

1

: the act of one that hunts; specifically : the pursuit of game

2

: the process of hunting

3

a : a periodic variation in speed of a synchronous electrical machine b : a self-induced and undesirable oscillation of a variable above and below the desired value in an automatic control system c : a continuous attempt by an automatically controlled system to find a desired equilibrium condition

Examples of HUNTING

1. His hobbies include hunting and fishing.
2. The law prohibits the hunting of migratory birds.
3. She likes to go hunting.

First Known Use of HUNTING

before 12th century