Visual meaning of 'ferreted'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of ferreted: To hunt game with ferrets. - Image 1

ferreted: To hunt game with ferrets. - Thumbnail 1

ferreted: To hunt game with ferrets. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To hunt game with ferrets.

"The farmer ferreted the rabbits out of their burrows to protect his crops. "

Visual illustration of ferreted: (by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out. - Image 1

ferreted: (by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out. - Thumbnail 1

ferreted: (by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out. - Thumbnail 2

verb

(by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.

"The accountant ferreted out a small error in the company's financial records after carefully reviewing all the transactions. "