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Stalking

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Chase 76% connected

To pursue for the purpose of killing or taking, as an enemy, or game; to hunt.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Following 76% connected

of Follow

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hunt 76% connected

To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hunting 76% connected

of Hunt

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pursual 76% connected

The act of pursuit.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pursuit 76% connected

The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 1

Deerstalking 76% connected

The hunting of deer on foot, by stealing upon them unawares.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stalk 74% connected

The stem or main axis of a plant; as, a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Stalk 74% connected

The stem or main axis of a plant; as, a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Stalk 92% connected

The stem or main axis of a plant; as, a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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