fishing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
    sportfishing.
  2. noun the occupation of catching fish for a living
  3. verb seek indirectly
    fish; angle.
    • fish for compliments
  4. verb catch or try to catch fish or shellfish
    fish.
    • I like to go fishing on weekends

WordNet

Fish"ing noun
Definitions
  1. The act, practice, or art of one who fishes.
  2. A fishery. Spenser.
Fish"ing adjective
Etymology
From Fishing, n.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to fishing; used in fishery; engaged in fishing; as, fishing boat; fishing tackle; fishing village.

Webster 1913