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Fishing ˈfɪʃɪŋ Noun Enjoyed Day's River Deep Sea Trout/Salmon/Tuna

Word3 fishing
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
Example
  • they often go fishing.
  • we enjoyed a day's fishing by the river.
  • deep-sea fishing
  • trout/salmon/tuna fishing
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fishing

(noun)/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
  1. the sport or business of catching fish
    • SEE ALSO coarse fishing
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/coarse-fishing
    • They often go fishing.
    • We enjoyed a day's fishing by the river.
    • deep-sea fishing
    • trout/salmon/tuna fishing
    • a fishing boat/vessel
    • the fishing industry
    • Do you want to go on a fishing trip this summer?
    • the rich fishing grounds off the coast of Namibia
    • the picturesque fishing village of Polperro

    Extra Examples

    • Ecuador announced a ban on fishing for shrimp.
    • Fishing rights are held by the local angling club.
    • Just below that bridge is a good fishing spot.
    • One of his hobbies was fly-fishing.
    • She has been big game fishing off the coast of Florida.
    • The two countries have signed a new fishing agreement.
    • This stretch of the river is renowned for its good fishing.
    • You need a fishing licence to fish in the lake.
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