Collocations for hunting - noun
ADJECTIVE
big-game,
deer,
fox (usually fox-hunting),
etc.
He was killed by a lion while big-game hunting in Africa.
He was killed by a lion while big-game hunting in Africa.
commercial
commercial hunting of minke whales
commercial hunting of minke whales
illegal
VERB + hunting
go
Local people go hunting in the woods.
We went hunting for bargains at the antique market. (figurative)
Local people go hunting in the woods.
We went hunting for bargains at the antique market. (figurative)
ban
Should fox-hunting be banned?
Should fox-hunting be banned?
hunting + NOUN
knife,
rifle
ground
These waters are a hunting ground for sharks.
ground
These waters are a hunting ground for sharks.
lodge
The king built a large hunting lodge in the mountains.
The king built a large hunting lodge in the mountains.
trip
season
season
PHRASES
happy hunting ground
(figurative)
Crowded markets are a happy hunting ground for pickpockets.
Crowded markets are a happy hunting ground for pickpockets.