fire hunt
noun
Definition of fire hunt
1 : a night hunt in which torches or other lights are used
2 : a hunt in which fire is set to the woods in an area and the animals are killed as they attempt to escape
Read the Latest from M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up fire hunt? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!