1. the activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport
2. the process of searching for something

1. present participle of hunt; chasing and trying to catch or kill wild animals
2. present participle of hunt; searching for something

Examples

• Fox hunting is a traditional sport in some countries.
• The hunting season begins in October.
• She went job hunting after graduation.
• They are hunting for a new apartment.
• The hunters were hunting deer in the forest.
• I’m hunting through my files for that document.
• Treasure hunting can be an exciting hobby.