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A fish which is able to leap from the water, and fly a considerable distance by means of its large and long pectoral fins. These fishes belong to several species of the genus Exocoetus, and are found in the warmer parts of all the oceans.
A system or method of fishing by means of a number of hooks set on snoods all on one line; -- in North America, called trawl fishing, bultow, or bultow fishing, and long-line fishing.
Alt. of Spilliard fishing
A slender marine fish of the genus Ammodytes, especially Ammodytes tobianus of the English coast; -- called also sand lance.
A spinose, plectognath fish of the Allantic coast of the United States (esp. Chilo mycterus geometricus) having the power of distending its body with water or air, so as to resemble a chestnut bur; -- called also ball fish, balloon fish, and swellfish.
A sparoid fish (Diabasis aurolineatus) of the Gulf of Mexico, esteemed as a food fish; -- called also red-mouth grunt.
A coarse fish of India, used in making a breakfast relish called burtah.
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Pertaining to fishing; used in fishery; engaged in fishing; as, fishing boat; fishing tackle; fishing village.
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The skin of a fish (dog fish, shark, etc.)
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Extravagant, like some stories about catching fish; improbable; also, rank or foul.
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Like the of a fish; acting, or producing something, like the tail of a fish.
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The act, practice, or art of one who fishes.
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A woman who retails fish.
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Consisting of fish; fishlike; having the qualities or taste of fish; abounding in fish.
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of Fishwoman
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A fishery.
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A dealer in fish.
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A fishwoman.
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Like fish; suggestive of fish; having some of the qualities of fish.
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A tackle or purchase used to raise the flukes of the anchor up to the gunwale. The block used is called the fish-block.
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