fishing
Translation
fishing
Examples
He goes fishing every weekend.
He goes fishing every weekend.
The fishing industry is important here.
The fishing industry is important here.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) the activity of catching fish. He enjoys fishing on Sundays.
Similar Words
Synonyms: angling
Etymology
From the verb 'to fish' plus the '-ing' suffix to denote an activity.
Memory Tips
Picture someone with a fishing rod by a lake. The action they are doing is 'fishing'.