ALL meanings of anting
ant·ing
A a - noun anting the placing or rubbing of ants by birds on their feathers. The body fluids of the ants are thought to repel parasites 3
- noun anting The practice, of some birds, of rubbing live ants into the feathers as a means of controlling parasites. 1
- noun anting the placing of ants among the feathers, done by certain birds apparently to kill parasites. 1
- noun anting (ornithology) The practice of some birds of rubbing live ants or occasionally other items into the feathers, possibly as a means of controlling parasites. 0