still hunt

¹ American  

noun

1. a hunt for game carried on stealthily, as by stalking, or under cover, as in ambush.

2. Informal.  a quiet or secret pursuit of any object.

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still-hunt ² American  

[stil-huhnt] / ˈstɪlˌhʌnt /

verb (used with object)

1. to pursue or ambush by a still hunt.

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verb (used without object)

1. to carry on a still hunt.

still hunt British  

noun

1. the hunting of game by stalking or ambushing

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verb

1. to hunt (quarry) in this way

Other Word Forms

• still-hunter noun

Etymology

Origin of still hunt¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Origin of still-hunt¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

“Does that old dog still hunt? Yes it still does hunt, but its opportunity is less,” he argued.

From Los Angeles Times

Only one company, Hvalur, still hunts whales off Iceland and the whaling season has only weeks to run.

From BBC

Mulling the Schrader-influenced short film “Paix” he directed in film school — which enterprising fans can still hunt down online — he considers his future goals of stepping behind the camera.

From Los Angeles Times

And people could still hunt on the leased property or use it for recreation, she said.

From Seattle Times

Califf testified before a House subcommittee probing the shortage, which has forced the U.S. to begin airlifting products from Europe while many parents still hunt for scarce supplies in stores.

From Washington Times