Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush: A method of hunting where the hunter moves very quietly and carefully or remains concealed to get close to the prey without being detected.

Usage

• The term "still hunt" describes a specific, patient, and silent hunting technique. It is used to contrast with more active methods like driving game or hunting with hounds. It emphasizes stealth and concealment.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The experienced tracker preferred the still hunt, patiently waiting for deer at the water's edge.
  • A successful still hunt requires immense knowledge of the animal's habits and exceptional quietness.

Advanced Usage

• "To still-hunt" (verb, less common): The act of hunting using this stealthy method.
  • He would often still-hunt in the early morning fog.

Variants and Related Words

• Stalking (n): A very similar hunting technique involving stealthy pursuit. "Still hunt" often implies more stationary waiting, while "stalking" implies more active, quiet movement.
• Ambush (n): A method of attack from a concealed position, which is a key component of a still hunt.

Synonyms

• Stealth hunting: Hunting using covert methods.
• Stalking: Following prey stealthily.

Notes

• While "still hunt" is a compound noun, its core meaning is the specific hunting method described. The "still" refers to the hunter's quiet, motionless patience, not the absence of movement in the prey.
• In historical and specific hunting contexts, it is a recognized term. In more general modern English, "stalking" is more commonly used for the active pursuit aspect.

Noun

1. a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush