fisherman
[ fish-er-muh n ]
/ ˈfɪʃ ər mən /
noun, plural fish·er·men.
a person who fishes, whether for profit or pleasure.
a ship used in fishing.
adjective
Also fish·er·man's. of, relating to, or designating a knitting pattern consisting primarily of cable-stitches executed in a characteristically thick, traditionally off-white yarn, or a garment made in this pattern and yarn: a fisherman sweater.
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non·fish·er·man, noun, plural non·fish·er·men.Words nearby fisherman
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fisherman
/ (ˈfɪʃəmən) /
noun plural -men
a person who fishes as a profession or for sport
a vessel used for fishing
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