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Fishing ˈfɪʃɪŋ Grounds Noun Bre Deep Sea Boat Fish

Word fishing
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈfɪʃɪŋ / NAmE / ˈfɪʃɪŋ /
Example
  • they often go fishing.
  • deep-sea fishing
  • a fishing boat
  • fishing grounds
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fishing

(noun)BrE / ˈfɪʃɪŋ / NAmE / ˈfɪʃɪŋ /
  1. the sport or business of catching fish
    • They often go fishing.
    • deep-sea fishing
    • a fishing boat
    • fishing grounds
    • We enjoyed a day's fishing by the river.

    Extra Examples

    • Ecuador announced a ban on fishing for shrimp.
    • Fishing rights are held by the local angling club.
    • He goes fishing every weekend.
    • 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 Kenya.
    • 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.
    • controls on fishing activity
    • the rich fishing grounds off the coast of Namibia
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