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fishline

American  
[fish-lahyn] / ˈfɪʃˌlaɪn /
Or fishing line

noun

  1. a line attached to a fishhook used in fishing. fish.


Etymology

Origin of fishline

An Americanism dating back to 1630–40; fish + line 1

Example Sentences

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"We can hear a constant buzzing," says another Dresden resident, Lori Fishline.

From BBC

SAT Books and metaphysical-related vendors, speakers, all ages welcome, benefits North Kitsap Fishline Food Bank, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

From Seattle Times

The fishline was wound around his left arm, and he believed that the fish he had been playing when the accident took place was still on the hook!

From Project Gutenberg

As soon as Alex. was on deck he began unwinding the fishline from his arm.

From Project Gutenberg

But this hope was soon shattered, for the newcomer produced a hard cord, which had evidently once been used as a fishline, and coolly proceeded to tie the boy’s wrists.

From Project Gutenberg