Jagd — meaning in English

English meaning

• chase verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
• hunt verb To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport.
• hunting noun The activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or their parts.
• predation noun The hunting and eating of one animal by another.

Senses

Jagd is used for these senses in English:

• chase (real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.
• hunt A hunting expedition.
• hunting The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc.
• predation (zoology) The preying of one animal on others.

chase — full definition

1. verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
2. verb To pursue a goal, opportunity, or ambition persistently.
3. noun An act of pursuing someone or something, especially at speed.
4. verb To drink something mild right after a strong alcoholic drink.

hunt — full definition

1. verb To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport.
2. verb To search thoroughly for something.
3. noun The act or expedition of hunting.

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