noun
gunning
Gunning (noun) means the act of firing a gun, or of hunting with one. Example: “The old farmer went gunning for rabbits every autumn.”
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The act of firing a gun, or of hunting with one.
"The old farmer went gunning for rabbits every autumn."
How to use gunning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of shooting a gun, or hunting with one — also used figuratively as "gunning for" someone or something.
Common mistake
"Gunning for" a person or goal is a very common idiom meaning to pursue it aggressively, unrelated to literal hunting.
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- Plural
- gunnings
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What does “gunning” mean?
The word “gunning” means the act of firing a gun, or of hunting with one. In plain terms, the action of shooting a gun, or hunting with one — also used figuratively as "gunning for" someone or something.
How do you use “gunning” in a sentence?
Here is “gunning” used in a sentence: “The old farmer went gunning for rabbits every autumn.”
What part of speech is “gunning”?
“Gunning” is a noun.
What is the meaning of gunning?
"gunning" (noun) means the act of firing a gun, or of hunting with one.
