Definitions

fish

[fish] / fɪʃ /

VERB

throwing bait to catch seafood

Synonyms

STRONG

angle bait bob cast chum extract extricate find net produce seine trawl troll

WEAK

bait the hook cast one's hook cast one's net go fishing haul out pull out

Example Sentences

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"They're predators – they take fish and frogs, but our biggest concern is that they feed on mammals," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Tinned fish works beautifully, especially tuna, mackerel or sardines.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

If the fish remain in freshwater, they’ll be considered rainbows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

According to Williams, Y Foryd area and the Afon Seiont estuary were "great places for him", as he feeds in a similar way to a Little egret, searching for and eating small fish.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Girl Finnegan blamed his tears for scaring away the fish.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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