fishing
Americannoun
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the act of catching fish.
Fishing is not allowed in this park.
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the technique, occupation, or diversion of catching fish.
A day at sea with Floyd has greatly improved my fishing.
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the conditions for catching fish.
The fishing is exceptionally good today.
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Archaic. a place or facility for catching fish.
noun
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the occupation of catching fish
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( as modifier )
a fishing match
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another word for piscary
Etymology
Origin of fishing
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fisshing; fish, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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After about five minutes in the water, Alexandra said a man who had been fishing further down the bank arrived to help.
From BBC
The cold waters, traditional curing methods, and long-standing fishing culture make it one of the country’s most respected exports.
From Salon
Formally known as CM2502, Porkchop got her nickname when she chowed down shortly after losing her front right flipper, which was severely constricted by fishing line.
From Los Angeles Times
Ten of them this past week boarded a speedboat for what one of them told relatives was a fishing trip.
Last year, the Marine Conservation Society said mackerel was "under immense pressure from fishing activities across multiple nations, and the stock will soon be no longer able to sustain itself".
From BBC
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