fishing
noun/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #2,167 most common English word
Meaning
The activity or sport of catching fish.
Example sentence
He spent the weekend by the lake, enjoying some peaceful fishing.
Synonyms & related words
- angling
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