noun
- the activity of hunting at night using bright lights to spot animals
Usage: British; informal
verb
- present participle of lamp: to hunt animals at night using bright lights
Usage: British; informal
Examples
- The poachers were caught lamping for deer in the nature reserve.
- Lamping is illegal in many areas due to wildlife protection laws.
- They went lamping for rabbits last weekend.
- The bright beam from their lamping equipment disturbed the nocturnal animals.
- Local authorities have increased patrols to prevent illegal lamping activities.