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ice fishing

American

noun

the act or practice of fishing through a hole cut in the ice.

ice fishing British

noun

a form of fishing in which a line is lowered through a hole made in a frozen lake, river, etc

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Etymology

Origin of ice fishing

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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Yeah, maybe he's a Democrat, but he knows about ice fishing and he is of their culture.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

I saw videos of teens dancing to Russian music and ice fishing in China.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Winter options include snowshoeing, ice fishing, skiing and sleigh rides.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2024

A Toad Lake Township, Minnesota, man died after he fell through the frozen surface of a local lake while ice fishing.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2023

Frightful caught herself a pheasant while I kicked a hole in the ice and did a little ice fishing.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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