hunting
Translation
hunting
Examples
Fox hunting is a controversial sport.
Fox hunting is a controversial sport.
They went hunting in the forest.
They went hunting in the forest.
Grammar Patterns
to go hunting to participate in the activity of hunting They went hunting in the forest.
((animal)) hunting the hunting of a specific animal Fox hunting is a controversial sport.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shooting, stalking, pursuit
Etymology
From the verb 'to hunt' plus the '-ing' suffix, which forms a noun denoting an activity.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often refers to an activity, like swimming, running, or hunting.