Definition of hunt - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
animaltr./intr. search for animals to kill for food or sporttr./intr.
- They hunt deer in the forest.
2.
pursuitintr. search actively for something or someoneintr.
- They went to hunt for treasures in the attic..
3.
sporttr./intr. Dated UK ride horses with hounds to catch foxestr./intr. Dated UK
- They hunt every weekend in the countryside.
4.
physicsintr. TECH. oscillate about a mean value or positionintr. TECH.
- The engine hunts when the load changes.
Noun
1.
pursuitact of pursuing animals for food or sport
- The hunt for deer was successful.
2.
searchact of searching for something
- The hunt for the missing documents lasted all night..
3.
activityorganized event or expedition for hunting
- They joined the annual hunt in the countryside.
4.
sportUK group of people who hunt togetherUK
- The hunt gathered at dawn.
5.
animalsUK pack of dogs used in huntingUK
- The hunt followed the scent through the woods.
6.
wildlifearea where hunting takes place
- The forest is a popular hunt for foxes.
Expressions with hunt
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search for something until found
She hunted down the rare book she wanted for years..
search for something until found
She decided to hunt out her old college textbooks in the attic..
pursue someone to capture or find them
The detective vowed to hunt him down.
typing method using only one or two fingers
He uses hunt and peck to type his emails.
search everywhere for something
She hunted high and low for her missing keys.
actively competing for a goal or prize
Our team is still in the hunt for the championship.
the search or pursuit has started with excitement or urgency
The hunt is on for the missing keys!
to seek opportunities where they are most likely found
She always hunts where the ducks are to close more deals.
activity of pursuing and killing deer
The annual deer hunt attracts many enthusiasts.
game of finding hidden eggs
The children enjoyed the egg hunt in the garden.
the activity of looking for a house to buy or rent
Our house-hunt took us all over the city.
to search for prey in groups
Wolves often hunt in packs to catch larger prey.
game where players find hidden objects using clues
We organized a treasure hunt for the kids at the party.
actively searching for something with determination
She is on the hunt for a new job.
act of finding and recruiting skilled people for jobs
The company began a head-hunt for a new CEO.
game where players find specific items from a list
We organized a scavenger hunt for the birthday party.
person opposing hunting by disrupting it
The hunt saboteur blew a whistle to scare the fox.
wild goose chase or futile search
Looking for that document in the messy office was like a snipe hunt..
Easter activity of finding hidden eggs
The school organized a bunny hunt for the kids.
hunting animals in fenced areas for trophies
He participated in a canned hunt last summer.
place where hunters gather and plan hunts
The hunt club is located near the forest.
festive activity of finding hidden Easter eggs
The children enjoyed the Easter egg hunt in the garden.
stake or interest in a situation
He has no dog in the hunt, so he's neutral.
horseback chase with hounds following a scent trail
The riders participated in a thrilling drag hunt.
Origin of hunt
Old English, huntian (to chase)
Terms with hunt included in their meaning
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wildlife
trip to see or hunt wild animals
animal hunting
hunt and kill other animals for food
hunting
hunt or shoot rabbits
animal behavior
related to animals that hunt others
animal hunting
hunt and eat another animal
hunting
hunt and kill for food
hunting
hunt animals with a gun
hunting permit
official permission to hunt or fish
hunting
natural tendency to hunt and kill prey
hunting
quantity of game taken in a hunt
hunting
hunt using trained birds of prey
hunting
hunt using the sense of smell
night hunting
hunt animals at night using a light
hunting
terrier bred to hunt small mammals like foxes
dog breed
small long-bodied dog bred to hunt animals in burrows
biology
prey upon or hunt for something
hunting
hunt or trap frogs for food or sport
hunting
hunt birds for food or sport
hunting
hunt animals with hounds using sight
hunting
hunt or catch mice
animal hunting
hunt turtles, especially in the water
hunting
hunt whales in the ocean
hunting
hunt using beagles, typically on foot
geography
minor city in Hunt County Texas
Examples of hunt in a sentence
In the savannah, lions hunt antelope. She decided to hunt for her missing earring. They hunt for bargains every weekend at the flea market. The group gathered to hunt in the early morning. She learned to hunt with her family in the hills. The fan hunts as the temperature fluctuates.
The needle hunts around the set point. The annual fox hunt is a local tradition. He joined the hunt with his friends in the forest. The hunt for the treasure was thrilling. They joined the hunt for the escaped prisoner. The hunt was a tradition passed down generations. During the hunt, they spotted several deer. The hunt rode across the fields after noon. Farmers welcomed the hunt at the village hall. The hunt gathered near the stable. A hunt crossed the field at dawn. The valley is a renowned hunt for deer enthusiasts. They discovered a new hunt perfect for bird watching.
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- French:chasser, chasse, ...
- German:jagen, Jagd, ...
- Italian:cacciare, caccia, ...
- Spanish:cazar, caza, ...
- Portuguese:caçar, caçada, ...
- Chinese:猎杀, 猎捕, ...
- Japanese:狩る, 狩り, ...
- Arabic:صاد, صَيْد, ...
- Hebrew:לָצוּד, צַיִד, ...
- Russian:охотиться, охота, ...
- Ukrainian:полювати, полювання, ...
- Hindi:शिकार करना, शिकार, ...
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