(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
A ~ is a small, fierce animal which is used for hunting rabbits and rats.
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2.
If you ~ about for something, you look for it in a lot of different places or in a place where it is hidden. (BRIT INFORMAL)
She nonetheless continued to ~ about for possible jobs...
She ~ed among some papers.
= search
VERB: V about/around , V prep