waterfowling

1 8.0

Hunting ducks and geese near lakes or marshes

noun
/ˈwɔːtərˌfaʊlɪŋ/

: caza de aves acuáticas

The local wildlife reserve is a popular spot for waterfowling due to its abundant bird population.
waterfowling and fishing
waterfowling and quail hunting
great waterfowling

Examples

Many enthusiasts travel to remote lakes for the best waterfowling opportunities each autumn.
He spent the weekend waterfowling along the marshy riverbanks.
Strict regulations help protect wildlife during the waterfowling season.
He enjoys waterfowling every autumn.
Many hunters participate in waterfowling during the season.
During the winter months, many enthusiasts participate in waterfowling along the frozen lakes.
He spent the weekend waterfowling, hoping to bag a few ducks for dinner.

Synonyms

hunting

vswaterfowling

360 1.0

Chasing and killing wild animals for food, fur, or sport

is limited to pursuit of water birds near wetlands rather than all wild animals

duck hunting

vswaterfowling

7 3.2

An outdoor activity where people shoot ducks for food or sport

covers pursuit of various water birds and often occurs near wetlands

How Specific

duck hunting

7 3.2

waterfowling

1 8.0

hunting

360 1.0

game

521 3.9

Surface Forms

waterfowling singular

waterfowlings plural

Morphology

waterfowling = waterfowl (semi-transparent) = water + fowl + ing

The word is formed from the compound 'waterfowl' plus '-ing', but the sense 'hunting waterfowl' is a conventional activity label rather than a fully literal present-participle meaning.

Etymology

Waterfowling comes from the simple parts water, fowl ('bird') and the ending -ing that shows an action. So it literally means the activity of hunting water birds like ducks and geese, which is exactly what the word means today.