Definitions for: Fishing


[n] the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
[n] the occupation of catching fish



Webster (1913) Definition: Fish"ing, n.
1. The act, practice, or art of one who fishes.

2. A fishery. --Spenser.


Fish"ing, a. [From Fishing, n.]
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.

See Also: angling, business, business enterprise, cast, casting, commercial enterprise, field sport, outdoor sport

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