Fish"ing , a. [From Fishing, n.]
Pertaining to fishing; used in fishery; engaged in fishing; as, fishing boat; fishing tackle; fishing village.
Fishing fly, an artificial fly for fishing. -- Fishing
line, a line used in catching fish. -- Fishing net, a net of various kinds for catching fish; including the bag net, casting net, drag net, landing net, seine, shrimping net, trawl, etc. -- Fishing
rod, a long slender rod, to which
is attached the line for angling. -- Fishing
smack, a sloop or other small vessel used in sea fishing. -- Fishing tackle, apparatus used in fishing, as hook, line, rod, etc. -- Fishing tube (Micros.), a glass tube for selecting a microscopic object in a fluid.
Fish"ing , n.
1. The act,
practice, or art of one who fishes.
2. A fishery.
Spenser.
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