long-lining

noun

long-lin·​ing ˈlȯŋ-ˌlī-niŋ How to pronounce long-lining (audio)
: fishing with a longline

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of long-lining was in 1877

Dictionary Entries Near long-lining

Cite this Entry

“Long-lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-lining. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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