noun, verb

Hunting is the practice of seeking, pursuing, and capturing or killing wild animals. It is often done for food, to manage wildlife populations, to remove predatory dangerous animals, or for sport.

As a noun, "hunting" refers to the activity or practice of hunting animals.

As a verb, "hunting" refers to the act of pursuing and attempting to capture or kill wild animals.

Example

noun,

1. They went hunting for deer in the mountains.
2. Hunting is a popular activity in many rural areas.
3. Some people believe that hunting is a cruel and unnecessary practice.

verb

1. The lions are hunting for their prey in the savanna.
2. The hunters were using dogs to hunt for deer.
3. She went hunting for mushrooms in the forest.