fisher
- 01 A2 Elementary
a person who catches fish for a job or for fun.
a person who catches fish, whether for commercial purposes or as a recreational pastime.
Simple“The fisher sat quietly by the river waiting for a bite.”
In context“Local fishers have expressed concern regarding the new regulations that limit the catch size for several protected species in the bay.”
UsageWhile 'fisherman' is more common, 'fisher' is often used as a gender-neutral alternative.
- 02 C1 Advanced
a North American animal with thick brown fur that looks like a large weasel.
a North American marten-like mammal (Pekania pennanti) known for its dark, thick fur and predatory habits.
Simple“We saw a fisher running through the woods during our hike in Canada.”
In context“The reintroduction of the fisher into its native habitat has helped control the population of porcupines in the northern forests.”
Teacher's tipDespite the name 'fisher cat', this animal is a member of the weasel family and does not eat fish as its primary diet.
Synonymsfisher catpekan
From fisher (“fisherman”). Doublet of Fisker.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.