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| boomerang |
a curved wooden stick that can be thrown so that it will return to the thrower. Boomerangs are used as hunting weapons by Australian aborigines. |
| cheetah |
a large, wild cat of Africa and southern Asia that has solid black spots on its fur. Cheetahs have long legs and are the fastest animal on land. Sometimes they are trained for hunting game. |
| dog |
a furry animal with four legs, a pointed nose, and a tail. Their sharp teeth and claws are good for hunting small animals as food, but they also sometimes eat plant food. Dogs are mammals, closely related to coyotes, foxes, and wolves. There are many kinds or breeds of dogs, with a wide range of sizes and appearances. Some dogs are bred for special jobs, such as herding sheep. Dogs are often kept as pets. [1/2 definitions] |
| feline |
a closely related group of animals that includes both large cats like lions and tigers and small cats such as house cats and bobcats. Most cats have flat noses, small ears, and long tails. Felines are carnivorous mammals. They use their sharp teeth and claws for hunting other animals as food. [1/3 definitions] |
| ferret |
a European polecat that has been domesticated for use in hunting rabbits and rodents. [1/4 definitions] |
| harpoon |
a weapon that is like a spear with a barbed head and a rope at the tail end. Harpoons are used in hunting whales and large fish. [1/2 definitions] |
| hound |
any of several breeds of dogs. Hounds have short hair, a deep voice, and long, drooping ears. They are used for hunting. [1/3 definitions] |
| hunter |
a dog or horse trained to help in hunting wild animals. [1/2 definitions] |
| safari |
an expedition for watching or hunting large animals. |
| shoot |
a shooting contest or a hunting expedition. [1/11 definitions] |
| whaling1 |
the business or work of hunting and killing whales and selling their parts. |
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