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Definition of cubbing

 (Entry 1 of 2)

present participle of cub

cubbing

noun
plural -s

Definition of cubbing (Entry 2 of 2)

British
: the hunting of young foxes especially as a means of training the hounds

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History and Etymology for cubbing

Noun

cub entry 2 + -ing

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