ferreting

Meanings

• The act of searching for game, typically using dogs to locate and flush out the animals.

  - "The hunters were out ferreting in the forests."
  - "Ferreting is a popular sport in rural areas where game is plentiful."

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Rhymes

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Homophones

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Variants

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ferret , ferreted , ferreter , ferreters , ferreting , ferrets , ferrety , ferret out , ferreted out , ferreting out , ferrets out

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Etymology

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Ferreting is derived from the Old French word 'ferrer' which means 'to iron' or 'to shape'. Over time, the term 'ferreting' came to be used to describe the act of searching for game using dogs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gamekeeping: Gamekeeping is the practice of managing and preserving wild game populations on privately owned lands. Gamekeeping often involves the use of dogs, such as ferrets, to help locate and flush out game animals. Ferreting is an important part of gamekeeping, as it helps to ensure the successful management and preservation of wild game populations on privately owned lands.

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Culture

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Ferreting has been a popular sport and cultural activity in many parts of the world, particularly in rural areas where game is plentiful. Ferreting has been depicted in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, and has become an integral part of many cultural traditions and heritage.

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