fishing

US /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

1.

the activity of catching fish, either for food or as a sport

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We went fishing in the lake this morning.

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He enjoys fly fishing as a hobby.

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angling trawling netting

1.

the present participle of fish

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He was fishing for compliments.

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The boat was fishing for tuna.

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fish fish farm fish stick fishing rod fishing cat freshwater fish saltwater fish