The action of hunt, v. With a and plural. A hunt, a chase.

a hunt taken part in by a number of persons.

Chiefly U.S. regional (southern) and Caribbean. In full maroon party (also †maroon frolic). An extended camping, hunting, or fishing trip in the…

A hunting or shooting excursion in which animals or birds are driven into an area where they can be killed or captured. Also: an instance of…

A chase, pursuit, hunt.

Hunting slang. A first-rate hunt.

burning scent: strong, very ‘warm’ scent; burning chase: hot, uninterrupted, pursued without a check.