First Known Use: before 12th century
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1hunt
verb \ˈhənt\
: to chase and kill (wild animals) for food or pleasure
: to search for something or someone very carefully and thoroughly
Full Definition of HUNT
transitive verb
1
a : to pursue for food or in sport <hunt buffalo> b : to manage in the search for game <hunts a pack of dogs>
2
a : to pursue with intent to capture <hunted the escapees> b : to search out : seek
3
: to drive or chase especially by harrying <members … were hunted from their homes — J. T. Adams>
4
: to traverse in search of prey <hunts the woods>
intransitive verb
1
: to take part in a hunt
2
: to attempt to find something
3
: to oscillate alternately to each side (as of a neutral point) or to run alternately faster and slower —used especially of a device or machine
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Origin of HUNT
Middle English, from Old English huntian; akin to Old English hentan to seize
2hunt
noun
: an occasion when people hunt wild animals
: an act of searching for something or someone
: a group of people who hunt foxes together
Full Definition of HUNT
1
: the act, the practice, or an instance of hunting
2
: a group of mounted hunters and their hunting dogs
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First Known Use of HUNT
14th century
Hunt
biographical name \ˈhənt\
Definition of HUNT
(James Henry) Leigh 1784–1859 Eng. writer
Hunt
biographical name
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Sir R(ichard) Timothy 1943– British molecular biol.
Hunt
biographical name
Definition of HUNT
(William) Hol*man \ˈhōl-mən\ 1827–1910 Eng. painter
HUNTS Defined for Kids
1hunt
verb \ˈhənt\
hunt·edhunt·ing
Definition of HUNT for Kids
1
: to chase after in order to capture or kill <hunt deer>
2
: to try to find <I hunted for my key.>
— hunting noun
2hunt
noun
Definition of HUNT for Kids
1
: an instance or the practice of chasing to capture or kill
2
: an act of searching
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