lobstering

American  

[lob-ster-ing] / ˈlɒb stər ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lobstering

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

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

Logging, blueberry picking and lobstering don’t always provide year-round employment; resourceful residents supplement incomes by digging for clams or collecting balsam tips for wreath-making.

From Seattle Times

“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

“The MLA is suing the federal government to stop this plan, and is asking the court to fix it using accurate science so that we can save right whales without sacrificing the lobster fishery and Maine’s lobstering heritage.”

From Washington Times

Last year the agency, which is responsible for protecting the species, updated its safeguards by compelling lobstermen to reduce the amount of rope in the water and restrict lobstering for part of the year.

From Washington Post