fishing ground
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fishing ground
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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It ruled China's blockade of the shoal violated international law and said the area was a traditional fishing ground for several countries.
From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023
The South China Sea is a rich fishing ground that is believed to hold vast oil and gas reserves.
From BBC • Sep. 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
The lone fisherman chooses a mate early in the spring and, with her help, he tunnels a hole in a bank next a good fishing ground.
From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje
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