Fisher

/ˈfɪʃər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby.

The fisher set out early in the morning to catch his daily limit.

Any of several animals, especially the American marten, known for hunting fish.

The fisher is often found in forested areas near water where it can hunt for its prey.

Middle English fisher, from Old English fiscere.

fishing for compliments

Seeking praise or flattery from others.

gone fishing

A colloquial way of saying someone is unavailable or not working.

you catch more flies with honey

Being nice is often more effective than being harsh.

angling

The act of catching fish with a fishing rod.

netting

The process of capturing fish using a net.

To 'fish' someone

To deceive someone into revealing information.

Fish out

To retrieve something from a challenging situation.