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- fish pole/ˈfɪʃ ˌpəʊl/A long, slender, flexible rod, typically made of bamboo, fibreglass, or carbon fibre, used with a line, hook, and bait to catch fish.nounLow-to-Medium
- fish protein concentrate/ˌfɪʃ ˈprəʊtiːn ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪt/A dehydrated, powdered food product made from whole fish or fish parts, with most of the water, oil, and bones removed, resulting in a high protein content.nounC1/C2 (Very Low Frequency, Specialist)
- fish sauce/ˈfɪʃ ˌsɔːs/A pungent, salty, amber-coloured liquid condiment made from fermented fish, used primarily in Southeast Asian cuisine.nounC1
- fish slice/ˈfɪʃ ˌslaɪs/A flat kitchen utensil, usually with slots, used for lifting and turning food while cooking.nounLow to Moderate (UK); Very Low (US)
- fish stick/ˈfɪʃ ˌfɪŋɡə/A processed food product made from white fish (typically cod or pollock) that is cut into finger-length strips, breaded or battered, and pre-cooked, usually sold frozen.nounB1
- fish story/ˈfɪʃ ˌstɔː.ri/An exaggerated, improbable, or boastful story, especially one about the size of a fish that was caught (or that got away).nounLow
- fish tackle/ˈfɪʃ ˌtæk.əl/Equipment used for catching fish, especially the rod, reel, line, and hooks.nounB2
- fish tail/ˈfɪʃ teɪl/The tail of a fish; or the act of a vehicle's rear end swinging from side to side uncontrollably, typically on a slippery surface.nounB2
- fish tank/ˈfɪʃ ˌtæŋk/A container, typically made of glass or acrylic, filled with water in which fish and other aquatic creatures are kept, usually as pets or for display.nounB1
- fish warden/ˈfɪʃ ˌwɔːd(ə)n/An official appointed to enforce fishing laws, regulations, and conservation measures, often responsible for patrolling waterways and checking licenses.nounLow
- fish-and-chip shop/ˌfɪʃ ən ˈtʃɪp ʃɒp/A small restaurant or retail outlet that sells fish and chips as its main product, typically for takeaway.nounHigh (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ); Low (US, Canada)
- fish-hook/ˈfɪʃ hʊk/A curved piece of metal with a barbed point, attached to a fishing line to catch fish.nounB1
- fishbolt/ˈfɪʃbəʊlt/A bolt specifically designed for fastening rails to railway sleepers (ties) or for connecting metal plates in marine and structural applications.nounC1/C2
- fishbone fern/ˈfɪʃbəʊn ˈfɜːn/A common name for a fern, Nephrolepis cordifolia or other Nephrolepis species, characterized by fronds that have leaflets arranged opposite each other along the central stem, resembling the structure of a fish skeleton.nounC1
- fishbowl/ˈfɪʃbəʊl/A small, usually round, glass bowl for keeping pet fish.nounMedium to Low
- fishcake/ˈfɪʃkeɪk/A food item made from minced or flaked fish, often combined with potato or breadcrumbs, then shaped into a patty or ball and usually fried.nounB1
- fisher/ˈfɪʃə(r)/A person who catches fish, especially as a job or regular activity.nounB2
- fisher king/ˌfɪʃə ˈkɪŋ/A mythical, wounded or impotent king whose health and fertility are directly tied to the prosperity and health of his lands; a figure central to Arthurian Grail legends.nounC2
- fisherman/ˈfɪʃəmən/A person, typically a man, who catches fish as a job or for sport.adjectivenounB1
- fisherman's bend/ˈfɪʃəmənz bɛnd/A secure type of knot used to fasten a rope to a ring, post, or similar object, traditionally employed in maritime contexts.nounLow
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