01 n. The act, practice, or art of one who fishes.
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1.
The act, practice, or art of one who fishes.
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A fishery.
Entry
3 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Fishing
· Fish·ing
· IPA /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
02 a. Pertaining to fishing; used in fishery; engaged in fishing; as, fishing boat; fishing tackle; fishing village.
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Pertaining to fishing; used in fishery; engaged in fishing; as, fishing boat; fishing tackle; fishing village.
Phrases & compounds
Fishing fly —
an artificial fly for fishing.
Fishing line —
a line used in catching fish.
Fishing net —
a net of various kinds for catching fish; including the bag net, casting net, drag net, landing net, seine, shrimping net, trawl, etc.
Fishing rod —
a long slender rod, to which is attached the line for angling.
Fishing smack —
a sloop or other small vessel used in sea fishing.
Fishing tackle —
apparatus used in fishing, as hook, line, rod, etc.
Fishing tube —
a glass tube for selecting a microscopic object in a fluid.