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FISHING

(noun, verb)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Fishing.

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Fishing - as a noun

The act of someone who fishes as a diversion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sportfishing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
field sportoutdoor sport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The occupation of catching fish for a living

Fishing - as a verb

To hunt fish or other aquatic animals.

Example: "She went to the river to fish for trout."

To search (a body of water) for something other than fish.

Example: "They fished the surrounding lakes for the dead body."

To use as bait when fishing.

To (attempt to) find or get hold of an object by searching among other objects.

Example: "He was fishing for the keys in his pocket."

(followed by "for" or "around for") to talk to people in an attempt to get them to say something, or seek to obtain something by artifice.

Example: "The actors loitered at the door, fishing for compliments."

Of a batsman, to attempt to hit a ball outside off stump and miss it.

To repair (a spar or mast) by fastening a beam or other long object (often called a fish) over the damaged part (see noun above).

To hoist the flukes of.

Example Sentences

"They went fishing at the lake."
"We caught a lot of fish while fishing in the river."
"He enjoys fishing as a hobby."
"My grandfather taught me how to go ice fishing."
"They organized a fishing tournament for the enthusiasts."
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Word Game Points

Is FISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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