Definitions for fishingˈfɪʃ ɪŋ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
fish•ingˈfɪʃ ɪŋ(n.)
the technique, occupation, or diversion of catching fish.
a place for catching fish.
Origin of fishing:
1250–1300
Princeton's WordNet
fishing, sportfishing(noun)
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
fishing(noun)
the occupation of catching fish for a living
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
fishing(noun)ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ
the activity of trying to catch fish
the fishing industry; Every Sunday he goes fishing.
Wiktionary
fishing(Noun)
The activity or sport of catching fish from a body of water.
a good day's fishing
fishing(Noun)
The business of catching fish in large quantities for sale.
the fishing industry
fishing(Noun)
A place for catching fish.
fishing(Adjective)
Of, or pertaining to fishing.
Webster Dictionary
Fishing(u)
of Fish
Fishing(noun)
the act, practice, or art of one who fishes
Fishing(noun)
a fishery
Fishing(noun)
pertaining to fishing; used in fishery; engaged in fishing; as, fishing boat; fishing tackle; fishing village
The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
FISHING
An heroic treatment tried by some laymen to avoid falling asleep in church on Sunday.
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