fishing
n. uncountablen. the activity or sport of catching fish. You can do this for fun or as a job to get food.
n. the activity, sport, or business of catching fish from a body of water. Often used as a gerund to describe the industry or a recreational pastime.
My grandfather goes fishing every Saturday morning.
The local economy depends heavily on commercial fishing to support the families living along the coast.
While recreational fishing offers a peaceful escape for many, the global industry must balance high demand with sustainable practices to prevent the depletion of marine ecosystems.
From Middle English fischynge, equivalent to fish + -ing.
From fish + -ing.
I like to go to fishingI like to go fishingThe verb 'go' is followed directly by the gerund '-ing' form for activities; do not use the preposition 'to'.
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bottom fishing
Buying, or seeking opportunities to buy, investment securities or other valuable properties at a time when markets are depressed and prices are low.
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fishing expedition
A search for information, especially incriminating information, that is conducted without specific direction or goal, in the hope that something may turn up.
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gone fishing
Unavailable, having taken time off for recreation.