ginning
9.8
Catching animals with a snare or trap
- noun
- Archaic
:
trampeo
- Early settlers spent the winter ginning small game to supply their families with meat.
Examples
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The practice of ginning was common among trappers in the nineteenth century.
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Laws now restrict ginning to protect certain wildlife species from being caught in traps.
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The ginning of rabbits is a common practice in rural areas.
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Many hunters focus on ginning during the winter months.
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In rural communities, ginning is often taught to children as a way to provide food.
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During the hunting season, many local guides offer workshops on ginning small game.
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He learned the art of ginning from his grandfather, who was an experienced trapper.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ginning comes from the old word gin, which meant a 'trap' for animals. So, ginning is the act of setting or using a trap to catch animals.
