fishing ground
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fishing ground
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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The sea is a rich fishing ground that is believed to hold vast oil and gas reserves.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2023
That’s where the cold Oyashio current meets the warm, northbound Kuroshio, making it a rich fishing ground.
From Washington Times • Jul. 24, 2023
“They’ve ruined our fishing ground by changing the natural flow of the Skagit River,” Tandy Wilbur told the Herald.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023
Nutrients in the upwelling make the area a fertile fishing ground.
From Science Magazine • Feb. 1, 2023
“On the 22nd January, 1842, we sailed from England, and after a tedious and perilous voyage arrived at our fishing ground, and prepared for our campaign against the ‘spermaceti.’
From The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa by Percy-Groves, J.
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