Fishing
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The activity of catching fish, either for food, sport, or commercial purposes. It can involve various methods including rod and line, nets, or traps.
“He spent his weekend fishing at the lake, hoping to catch some trout.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
Syllables
fish·ing
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Synonyms
anglingtrawlingcatching
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Wordle
Contains SH digraph and common ING ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; F and H provide good point value together
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