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FISH-ing/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

Fishing is the sport or job of catching fish (often uncountable). Angling is a close twin for the sport with a rod. Permits: fishing from the harbour wall still needs the council permit.

Meaning

The sport or job of catching fish (often uncountable).

Examples

• “Fishing from the harbour wall still needs the council permit.”
• “A fishing quota on the news is the industry sense, not a Saturday rod.”

Good to know

Often uncountable. go fishing. Close (sport): angling. Council permits / industry news. Mix-up: a fish is the animal (already in the dictionary).

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