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Definition of Fishing
1. Noun. The act of someone who fishes as a diversion.
Generic synonyms: Field Sport, Outdoor Sport
Specialized synonyms: Angling, Cast, Casting
Examples of category: Bite
Derivative terms: Fish
2. Noun. The occupation of catching fish for a living.
Definition of Fishing
1. n. The act, practice, or art of one who fishes.
2. a. Pertaining to fishing; used in fishery; engaged in fishing; as, fishing boat; fishing tackle; fishing village.
Definition of Fishing
1. the occupation or pastime of catching fish [n -S]
Medical Definition of Fishing
1. 1. The act, practice, or art of one who fishes. 2. A fishery. Pertaining to fishing; used in fishery; engaged in fishing; as, fishing boat; fishing tackle; fishing village. Fishing fly, an artificial fly for fishing. Fishing line, a line used in catching fish. Fishing net, a net of various kinds for catching fish; including the bag net, casting net, drag net, landing net, seine, shrimping net, trawl, etc. Fishing rod, a long slender rod, to which is attached the line for angling. Fishing smack, a sloop or other small vessel used in sea fishing. Fishing tackle, apparatus used in fishing, as hook, line, rod, etc. Fishing tube, a glass tube for selecting a microscopic object in a fluid. Origin: From Fishing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fishing
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