fishing : Idioms & Phrases


Fishing fly

  • an artificial fly for fishing.
Webster 1913

Fishing line

  • noun a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached
WordNet
  • a line used in catching fish.
Webster 1913

Fishing net

  • noun a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in
    fishnet.
WordNet
  • a net of various kinds for catching fish; including the bag net, casting net, drag net, landing net, seine, shrimping net, trawl, etc.
Webster 1913

Fishing rod

  • noun a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line
    fishing pole.
WordNet
  • a long slender rod, to which is attached the line for angling.
Webster 1913

Fishing smack

  • noun a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive
    fishing vessel; fishing boat.
WordNet
  • a sloop or other small vessel used in sea fishing.
Webster 1913

Fishing tackle

  • noun gear used in fishing
    fishing gear; tackle; fishing rig; rig.
WordNet
  • apparatus used in fishing, as hook, line, rod, etc.
Webster 1913

Fishing tube

  • (Micros.), a glass tube for selecting a microscopic object in a fluid. fishing expedition (metaphorical usage). an investigation searching for evidence of wrongdoing, without specifying in advance the wrongdoing to be proven, and often with no evidence of such wrongdoing available at the outset of the investigation
Webster 1913