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- fisherman's knot/ˈfɪʃəmənz ˈnɒt/A simple, secure knot used to join two lines or ropes of similar thickness, commonly used in fishing and other practical contexts.nounLow
- fisherman's ring/ˈfɪʃəmənz rɪŋ/A ring bearing the image of Saint Peter fishing, worn by the Pope as an official seal for papal documents.nounC1/C2
- fisherwoman/ˈfɪʃəˌwʊmən/A woman whose occupation or hobby is catching fish.nounLow
- fishery/ˈfɪʃ(ə)ri/A place where fish are caught or bred for commercial purposes.nounB2
- fishes/ˈfɪʃɪz/Plural form of 'fish', referring to multiple individual fish, especially when referring to different species or types.nounB1
- fisheye/ˈfɪʃˌaɪ/A wide-angle lens or a lens effect that creates a strong distortion, making straight lines appear curved, mimicking the hemispherical view of a fish's eye.nounB2
- fisheye lens/ˈfɪʃaɪ ˌlɛnz/A wide-angle photographic lens that produces a strong visual distortion, creating a convex, hemispherical image similar to how a fish might see underwater.nounC1
- fishfinger/ˈfɪʃˌfɪŋɡə/A processed food consisting of a rectangular fillet of fish coated in breadcrumbs or batter, typically frozen and intended to be cooked by frying, baking, or grilling.nounB1
- fishfly/ˈfɪʃflaɪ/A common name for certain medium-sized insects of the order Megaloptera, often resembling large, delicate flies with aquatic larvae.nounRare
- fishgig/ˈfɪʃɡɪɡ/A spear or harpoon with barbed prongs, used for spearing fish.nounVery low
- fishguard/ˈfɪʃɡɑːd/A person whose job is to guard fish or fishing grounds; historically, an official who protected fishing rights or prevented illegal fishing.nounLow
- fishhook/ˈfɪʃhʊk/A curved piece of metal, usually barbed, attached to a line and used for catching fish.nounC1
- fishhook cactus/ˈfɪʃhʊk ˈkæktəs/A type of cactus from the genus Mammillaria, characterized by hooked central spines.nounLow
- fishing/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/The activity or sport of trying to catch fish, typically with a rod, line, and hook.nounB1
- fishing banks/ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ bæŋks/Elevated areas of the sea floor, often on continental shelves, where fish are abundant and commercial fishing occurs.plural-nounB2
- fishing expeditionˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ənAn investigation or inquiry conducted without clear evidence or probable cause, hoping to discover some useful or incriminating information.nounC1
- fishing ground/ˈfɪʃɪŋ ɡraʊnd/A sea area rich in fish, suitable for fishing.nounC1
- fishing pole/ˈfɪʃɪŋ pəʊl/A long, slender rod, typically made of bamboo, fibreglass, or carbon fibre, used with a fishing line and hook to catch fish.nounB1
- fishing rod/ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ ˌrɒd/A long, flexible pole made of materials like fibreglass or carbon fibre, used with a fishing line, reel, and hook to catch fish.nounB1
- fishing smack/ˈfɪʃɪŋ smæk/A small to medium-sized decked sailing vessel, traditionally rigged, used primarily for coastal or offshore fishing.nounLow
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