jagen — meaning in English

English meaning

• dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
• grub noun The soft, worm-like larva of certain insects, especially beetles.
• hunt verb To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport.

Senses

jagen is used for these senses in English:

• dog (transitive) To pursue with the intent to catch.
• grub To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.
• hunt (ambitransitive) To try to find something; search (for).
• hunt (transitive) To drive; to chase; with down, from, away, etc.

dog — full definition

1. noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
2. noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
3. noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.

grub — full definition

1. noun The soft, worm-like larva of certain insects, especially beetles.
2. noun Food.
3. verb To dig in the ground, especially searching for something.

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