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3. hunting
noun. ['ˈhʌntɪŋ'] the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport.
Synonyms
Etymology
- hunting (English)
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hunt (English)
- hunten (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. hunting
noun. ['ˈhʌntɪŋ'] the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- hunting (English)
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hunt (English)
- hunten (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. hunting
noun. ['ˈhʌntɪŋ'] the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- hunting (English)
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hunt (English)
- hunten (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. duck
verb. ['ˈdʌk'] to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. duck
noun. ['ˈdʌk'] small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs.
Synonyms
Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. duck
verb. ['ˈdʌk'] submerge or plunge suddenly.
Antonyms
Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. duck
verb. ['ˈdʌk'] avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues).
Synonyms
Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))