noun
- the act of hunting with ferrets or searching persistently
verb
- present participle of ferret; searching persistently and thoroughly
Examples
- She spent hours ferreting through old documents in the archive.
- The detective was ferreting out clues about the missing person.
- Ferreting is a traditional method of rabbit hunting.
- He enjoyed ferreting around in antique shops for hidden treasures.
- The journalist was ferreting for information about the scandal.
- Local farmers still practice ferreting to control rabbit populations.
- Stop ferreting through my personal belongings!