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The act of catching fish
“The whole idea behind fly fishing is to mimic the different insects and aquatic animals fish feed on.”
The activity of fishing
Relating to or characteristic of fishing
To move without the benefit of perfect vision
Present participle for to catch or try to catch fish, typically by using a net or hook and line
“His work was to fish all day long, then tag, measure and release the fish that he caught.”
Present participle for to search by groping or feeling for something concealed
“I'd fish for a pen in my bag, or a tissue to blow my nose, anything to move my hand away.”
Present participle for to try subtly or deviously to elicit a response or some information from someone
“Personally, if I have time, I like to fish for as much information as possible.”
Present participle for to search unsystematically and untidily through something
Present participle for to remove from a particular place
Present participle for to seek something desired by indirectly prompting someone to offer it
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