the hunt

Seeking the quarry

The hunt is the activity of pursuing game or prey, or an instance of such pursuit: The hunt begins at dawn.

It extends to any organized search: the hunt for the missing child, a treasure hunt, a job hunt.

In fox hunting traditions, the hunt refers to the organized group of riders and hounds, or the sport itself as an institution.

Related
  • baitLure for prey
  • preyAnimal being hunted
  • pursuitAct of chasing something
  • bowRespectful forward inclination
  • questSeeking journey for something

trophy · tracker · wild goose chase · stalking · on the prowl · net · predator · rifle · scent · wilderness · quarry · mythology · investigation · trap · hound · lure · archetype · snare

Categories
Opposites
ACTIVITY vs PASSIVITY

the huntlying in wait

Hidden before an attack

stillness · inaction · patience · repose · idleness

PREDATOR vs PREY ROLE

the huntfleeing

Rapid escape from danger

evasion · hiding · going to ground · taking cover

SEEKING vs FINDING

the huntsuccess

Favorable outcome attained

possession · attainment

Family

hunt, hunter, hunting, hunted, hunters, hunts, huntsman, huntress, headhunter

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG