fisherman
fish·er·man
noun \-mən\Definition of FISHERMAN
1
: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
See Examples of FISHERMAN
- <fishermen sorting out their catch>
First Known Use of FISHERMAN
15th century
Related to FISHERMAN
Synonyms: fisher
Related Words: fisherfolk, fisherwoman; angler, fly fisherman, giller, surf caster, trawler, trawlerman, troller; waterman
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