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 in a Sentence
His hobbies include hunting and fishing.
The law prohibits the hunting of migratory birds.
She likes to go hunting.
Recent Examples on the Web
For workers facing a potential layoff or for those who already have been cut, the stress of job hunting can be overwhelming.
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Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
When Doug’s world of recreational hunting with Rugers and Springfields collides with the paranoia and terror intrinsic to the world of AR-15s and AK-47s, his wife, Debbie, and their three children become collateral damage.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024
There is always something to do … hunting and fishing, off-roading, or just sitting on the porch and enjoying the stars at night.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
They are not endangered but face challenges because of fur hunting and perceived threats to livestock.
—The Enquirer, 13 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to go turkey hunting in the wind and punch your tag anyway.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 3 Apr. 2024
In 2014, Botswana instituted a ban on trophy hunting following a decline in local elephant populations.
—Emma Ogao, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Trophies from big-game hunting are regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or CITES, through a permit system, but animal rights activists have long called for a complete ban on the hunting of endangered species.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
While conservation efforts there have been hailed a success, a 2014 ban on trophy hunting caused a headache, as elephants ventured into nearby farms and villages and damaged crops.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
When Doug’s world of recreational hunting with Rugers and Springfields collides with the paranoia and terror intrinsic to the world of AR-15s and AK-47s, his wife, Debbie, and their three children become collateral damage.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024
There is always something to do … hunting and fishing, off-roading, or just sitting on the porch and enjoying the stars at night.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
They are not endangered but face challenges because of fur hunting and perceived threats to livestock.
—The Enquirer, 13 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to go turkey hunting in the wind and punch your tag anyway.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 3 Apr. 2024
In 2014, Botswana instituted a ban on trophy hunting following a decline in local elephant populations.
—Emma Ogao, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Trophies from big-game hunting are regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or CITES, through a permit system, but animal rights activists have long called for a complete ban on the hunting of endangered species.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
While conservation efforts there have been hailed a success, a 2014 ban on trophy hunting caused a headache, as elephants ventured into nearby farms and villages and damaged crops.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Hunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunting. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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