fishing

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

Other forms: fishings

Definitions of fishing

1. noun

   the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
   synonyms: sportfishing

   types:

   angling

   fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)

   cast, casting

   the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

   fly-fishing

   angling with an artificial fly as a lure

   troll, trolling

   angling by drawing a baited line through the water

   bait casting

   the single-handed rod casting of a relatively heavy (artificial) bait

   fly casting

   casting an artificial fly as a lure

   overcast

   a cast that falls beyond the intended spot

   surf casting, surf fishing

   casting (artificial) bait far out into the ocean (up to 200 yards) with the waves breaking around you

   type of:

   field sport, outdoor sport

   a sport that is played outdoors
2. noun

   the occupation of catching fish for a living
   type of:

   business, business enterprise, commercial enterprise

   the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects