1. plural of pothuning; the practice of hunting game animals, especially for food or sport, without regard to legal restrictions or seasons
Usage: informal; often implies illegal or unethical hunting
2. plural of pothuning; the activity of searching for or collecting artifacts, especially archaeological items, without proper authorization or expertise
Usage: informal; often used in archaeological contexts

Examples

• The rangers increased patrols to prevent pothuntings in the protected forest.
• Local authorities cracked down on pothuntings that were depleting the deer population.
• Archaeological pothuntings have destroyed countless historical sites.
• The museum warned collectors against pothuntings on private land.
• Illegal pothuntings threaten endangered species in the region.