Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fishing
noun
/ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/
Definition
The activity of catching fish for sport, food, or trade.
Examples
- Anglers often go fishing early in the morning when the fish are most active.
- They spent the weekend fishing at the lake.
- Deep-sea fishing can yield large catches.
Meaning
Fishing involves the pursuit of aquatic organisms, primarily fish, through various techniques and equipment.
Synonyms
- angling
- catching
- trawling
- netting
