1
: a night hunt in which torches or other lights are used
2
: a hunt in which fire is set to the woods in an area and the animals are killed as they attempt to escape
1
: to hunt (animals) at night with the aid of a torch or light
2
: to hunt by driving (animals) from the woods with a fire
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“Fire hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20hunt. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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