fishing
Americannoun
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the act of catching fish.
Fishing is not allowed in this park.
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the technique, occupation, or diversion of catching fish.
A day at sea with Floyd has greatly improved my fishing.
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the conditions for catching fish.
The fishing is exceptionally good today.
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Archaic. a place or facility for catching fish.
noun
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the occupation of catching fish
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( as modifier )
a fishing match
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another word for piscary
Etymology
Origin of fishing
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fisshing; fish, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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As the sea lapped around him, he balanced himself on a rock and cast a fishing line into the sea.
From Los Angeles Times
Estimated at being 12 to 15 metres long and 15 tons in weight, it's thought the whale could have previously become entangled in a fishing net.
From BBC
It followed the Palin family engaging in activities such as fishing, prospecting for gold and camping in the region.
From Los Angeles Times
An avid outdoorsman, Webb managed a farm and hunting lodge and enjoyed offshore fishing and boating.
From Los Angeles Times
The Maguro shrimp fishing boat docked in Havana three days later than hoped after battling strong winds, currents and a pesky battery, with two other ships due to follow.
From Barron's
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