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lobstering

American  
[lob-ster-ing] / ˈlɒb stər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act, process, or business of capturing lobsters.


Etymology

Origin of lobstering

First recorded in 1880–85; lobster + -ing 1


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For thousands of Maine families who rely on lobstering, the stakes in sustaining maritime commerce are high.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

The economy is built on agriculture, natural resources, shipbuilding, manufacturing and lobstering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Indeed, the federal government’s lease proposal spares Maine’s key lobstering grounds from development, removing a potential obstacle.

From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024

“I suppose there are lobstermen that would go ahead and do it and would invest the money. But I think it would be the end of Maine lobstering as we know it,” said Weber.

From Reuters ● Jun. 7, 2023

Sometimes he made more money in that one month than all year lobstering.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

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