Fishing

Definition of Fishing

Fish´ing
n.1.The act, practice, or art of one who fishes.
2.A fishery.
a.1.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
(Micros.) a glass tube for selecting a microscopic object in a fluid.

Related Words

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