hunting

noun

hunt·​ing ˈhən-tiŋ 

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

The contours of the island were also seen as prime ground for hunting, and 18 mule deer from California forests were introduced nearly a century ago. —Soumya Karlamangla Sinna Nasseri, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2023

As part of the shift toward big game hunting tactics, threat actors are increasingly targeting third-party vendors. —Vishaal Hariprasad, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023

Everybody who hunts and fishes is an ambassador for hunting and fishing. —Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 30 Nov. 2023

Those hunting in marine environments may come across any number of sea-faring divers, such as common eiders or the scoters, which include surf, white-winged, and black scoters. —M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 30 Nov. 2023

Unfortunately, these marvelous creatures became extinct over 10,000 years ago, primarily due to habitat loss and hunting. —Donna Sarkar, Discover Magazine, 17 Nov. 2023

The rest of their time was spent in a hunting lodge at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. —Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023

Travelers may also get a glimpse of the culture of the Indigenous Sámi people; the park features old housing and hunting grounds. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2023

The animals have been blamed for causing at least $100 million in property damage in Texas, where legislation allows hog hunting from hot air balloons. —CBS News, 22 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hunting

• anti-hunting
• African hunting dog
• happy hunting ground
• head-hunting
• hunting horn

• anti-hunting
• African hunting dog
• happy hunting ground
• head-hunting
• hunting horn

Kids Definition

hunting

noun

hunt·​ing

: the action of one that hunts

especially : the chasing of game