What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hunt with zeal in different places for cob (8)" mean?

The definition is "cob". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HUNT + ZEAL = HAZELNUT; definition: "cob" The answer is HAZELNUT.

Hunt with zeal in different places for cob (8)

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