intransitive. Of a hound, hunter, etc.: to search for game. Also with about. Also figurative.

intransitive. Of a hunting dog: = cast, v. 60.

intransitive. Esp. of a person or animal: to traverse or move in all directions over a comparatively large area; to rove, roam, wander. Also figur…

Of hounds: To return along the course taken, when the scent has been lost, till it is found again; hence figurative to retrace one's course or…