Looking for the meaning of the word FISHING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FISHING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Fish
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English fisc (as a noun denoting any animal living exclusively in water), fiscian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vis, vissen and German Fisch, fischen
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
catch or try to catch fish, typically by using a net or hook and line
Short Definition:try to catch fish
Examples:- he was fishing for pike
- I've told the girls we've gone fishing
Definition:
search by groping or feeling for something concealed
Short Definition:search by feeling for something
Examples:- he fished for his registration certificate and held it up to the policeman's torch
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