hunting

simple noun15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.1

Hunting that is against the law; poaching.

The activity of hunting deer.

The activity of hunting foxes, traditionally with hounds. Often written as 'fox-hunting'.

Hunting conducted for profit or trade, rather than for subsistence or sport.

The practice of hunting large wild animals, often for sport.

The time of year when it is legally permitted to hunt certain animals.

A large, sharp knife used for hunting.

A rifle designed or used for hunting animals.

An area where people or animals traditionally hunt.

A small house in the country, used by people on a hunting trip.

A journey made for the purpose of hunting.

Figurative: a place where someone can easily get what they want, especially something bad like information or victims.

Used to specify the animal that is being hunted, e.g., 'the hunting of deer'.

To take part in the activity of hunting. Can be used literally for animals or figuratively for other things (e.g., bargain hunting).

To officially prohibit the activity of hunting.