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The correct spelling is hunting.
How to pronounce hunting
/ˈhʌntɪŋ/
nounIPA: /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
Say it like: Hun-tin-g
The correct spelling is hunting. The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc. For example: "Her uncle will go out and hunt for deer, now that it is open season."
Usage Examples
“Her uncle will go out and hunt for deer, now that it is open season.”
“The little girl was hunting for shells on the beach.”
“He was hunted from the parish.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc.
- 2.Looking for something, especially for a job or flat.
- 3.Fluctuating around a central value without stabilizing.
- 4.The process of determining which of a group of telephone lines will receive a call.
verb
- 1.To find or search for an animal in the wild with the intention of killing the animal for its meat or for sport.
- 2.To try to find something; search (for).
- 3.To drive; to chase; with down, from, away, etc.
- 4.To use or manage (dogs, horses, etc.) in hunting.
- 5.To use or traverse in pursuit of game.
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