nighthawking

noun — 2 senses

nighthawking

noun

UK /ˈnʌɪthɔːkɪŋ/

Etymology From nighthawk + -ing.

1

The practice of being out late at night, for work or pleasure.

2

UK The action of a nighthawker; the practice of metal-detecting late at night to illegally remove artifacts from restricted sites.

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