ransacking (n)
rummage (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
examples he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis
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Hypernym search, hunt, hunting
Derivationally related form rummage → rummage
Derivationally related form ransacking → ransack
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Hyponym search, hunt, hunting
Derivationally related form rummage → rummage
Derivationally related form ransack → ransacking

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