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fishing

[ fish-ing ]

noun

  1. the act of catching fish:

    Fishing is not allowed in this park.

  2. the technique, occupation, or diversion of catching fish:

    A day at sea with Floyd has greatly improved my fishing.

  3. the conditions for catching fish:

    The fishing is exceptionally good today.

  4. Archaic. a place or facility for catching fish.


fishing

/ ˈɪʃɪŋ /

noun

    1. the occupation of catching fish
    2. ( as modifier )

      a fishing match

  1. another word for piscary
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fishing1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fisshing; fish, -ing 1
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I came across Toad characters fishing and ramshackle vehicles that encouraged me to follow them.

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Since 1980, at least 500 dolphins have died - many accidentally caught in fishing nets or killed deliberately - highlighting the ongoing threat to the species.

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The spokesperson added: "However, it is also the case that catapults are also routinely used by members of the public enjoying legitimate pastimes, in particular for anglers when propelling fishing bait."

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Other industries, which are big exporters to the US, include fishing and electronics.

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A prisoner from a cell above would send fishing line down to Jones, who would tie up the bag and send it back up.

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