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spearfisherman

American  
[speer-fish-er-muhn] / ˈspɪərˌfɪʃ ər mən /

noun

spearfishermen plural
  1. a person who engages in spearfishing.


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Etymology

Origin of spearfisherman

First recorded in 1950–55; spear 1 + fisherman

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Gregg, the spearfisherman, said he has always taken certain precautions and will continue to do so.

From Seattle Times May 26, 2024

Even more impressive is that 26-year-old Hara looks nothing like the typical spearfisherman.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2022

But it is the rare spearfisherman who becomes so captivated by the experience of diving deep along a line that he yearns to compete.

From New York Times May 9, 2022

Back at the White River docking area, Rick Walker, a 35-year-old spearfisherman, is cleaning his motorboat.

From Washington Times Sep. 17, 2019

We met at Playa Cuevas, just steps away from the Four Seasons, where Sebastian Melani, a renowned local spearfisherman, and his Spearmex crew were waiting to take us out to the depths of the Pacific.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2019

After spearfishermen killed three of the fish, the remaining two were – understandably – “strikingly wary”.

From The Guardian Oct. 30, 2018

In Keyhole, for example, rod and reel anglers are allowed to keep six walleye, while spearfishermen are allowed only two.

From Washington Times Jun. 11, 2015

The pair finished Friday ranked among some of the world’s best freshwater spearfishermen who spend their livelihood, and free time, in the water.

From Washington Times Jun. 11, 2015

Most spearfishermen frown on scuba gear, which means a diver must hold his or her breath underwater during the hunt, said Miller, Rosenau’s diving partner.

From Washington Times Jun. 11, 2015

One of the most important, and basic, spearfishing regulations states that all spearfishermen must be completely submerged before shooting a fish.

From Washington Times Jun. 11, 2015

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