fishline
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fishline
Example Sentences
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In Grand Coulee, Wash., Fisherman F. M. Heaton, returning home fishless, encountered a rattlesnake, tied a slipknot in his fishline, made a cast, proceeded homeward with a rattlesnake steak.
From Time Magazine Archive
Give Denham a map, a fishline, a toy boat, a cave, solitude.
From Time Magazine Archive
There was a pocket for fishline and flies; another pocket jammed tight with first aid equipment, a snakebite kit, a small whetstone, and other necessities of outdoor life.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
"I've got a scheme, Dave," broke in Phil, bringing out an extra piece of fishline from his pocket.
From Dave Porter At Bear Camp or, The Wild Man of Mirror Lake by Rogers, Walter S.
Anyhow, he got it, after some little use of his fishline.
From The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour, or, The Mystery of Rattlesnake Mountain by Warren, George A.
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