1. The occupation of catching fish for a living
   "He supported his family through commercial fishing"
    
2. The act of someone who fishes as a diversion or competitive activity
   "He enjoyed fishing on weekends";
   - sportfishing

1. Seek indirectly
   "fish for compliments";
   - angle
    
2. Catch or try to catch fish or shellfish
   "I like to go fishing on weekends"

Sounds like: fish, phhing, phis

Derived forms: fishings

Type of: business, business enterprise, catch, commercial enterprise, field sport, grab, look for, outdoor sport, search, seek

Encyclopedia: Fishing