hunt
150
1.4
- noun
- /hʌnt/
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- An animal on the hunt is that much more deadly.
- a fox hunt
- a wolf hunt
- a successful hunt
And then the successful hunt buys you some more time.
- And then the successful hunt buys you some more time.
Examples
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The men have been out on a night hunt and have killed a lion.
Academic text (2008) -
I was actually hoping you might join me for a morning hunt.
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In the past, you know me, we have been talking about hunt, catch, kill, eat, right?
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All the other lions had given up the hunt hours ago, except your old man.
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If there is extra meat from a hunt, it too can be dried.
Academic text (1993) -
In hard times, a successful whale hunt could literally make the difference between life and death.
Academic text (1995) -
During the middle of the afternoon, a hunt crossed the slope not half a mile distant.
Fiction book (1993) -
The thrill of the hunt, eh, Dawson?
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Tonight, the warriors retold their stories about the hunt, its dangers, and the trophies they had taken.
Fiction book (1992) -
The hunters set out at dawn, eager for a successful hunt in the dense forest.
Synonyms
360
1.0
Chasing and killing wild animals for food, fur, or sport
7
3.0
To look for and kill deer for food, sport, or to control their numbers
7
3.2
An outdoor activity where people shoot ducks for food or sport
6
6.8
The hunting and eating of one animal by another for food
3
7.3
A chase of a fox by riders and dogs
2
5.1
Hunting animals with a bow and arrows instead of a gun
1
4.2
A trip to go far to kill wild animals for sport or food in remote places
1
7.9
A quiet hunt in which a hunter moves slowly to catch an animal
1
3.1
An occasion when people chase and kill deer for sport or food
1
9.8
A hunt where animals kept in a fenced area are chased and killed for trophies
The practice of hunting wild animals for sport
An activity of searching for and shooting small wild animals and birds for food or sport
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
To try to reach a very difficult or impossible goal for a long time
To support two opposite sides at the same time
Compounds
- Literature
85
7.7
A campaign to unfairly find and punish people for their beliefs or actions
3
6.8
A strong feeling of excitement when you search for something or try to get it
- Jargon
1
8.1
A way of hunting where the hunter moves very quietly or waits in one spot to surprise animals
- Specialized
A rare illness from a virus that causes facial paralysis, ear pain, dizziness and sometimes hearing loss
How Intense
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hunt comes from an old English verb meaning 'to chase' and is related to hound (a hunting dog). So a hunt is the act of chasing wild animals, which explains the modern meaning of hunting for food or sport.