fisherman

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "John is a fisherman."
  - "My grandfather was a fisherman."
  - "Fishermen often work early in the morning."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɪʃəmən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fisher

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fisherman
farmer , hammer , ranger , danger , manger

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Variants

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fisherman , fishermen , fisherman's bend , fisherman's bends , fly fisherman , fly fishermen

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Forms

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fisherfolks, fishermen's wives, fisheries

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Etymology

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The word 'fisherman' comes from the Old English word 'fiscere' meaning 'fish' and 'mann' meaning 'man'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest catch of a freshwater fish was a 1,512-pound sturgeon caught in Russia in 2005.

2. The largest catch of a saltwater fish was a 1,836-pound bluefin tuna caught off the coast of Japan in 2012.

3. The average size of a catch for a recreational fisherman is around 1 to 3 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. fishing: The activity of catching fish and other aquatic organisms.

2. fishery: A place where fish are caught or farmed.

3. aquaculture: The farming of fish and other aquatic organisms.

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Culture

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The fisherman has been a significant figure in literature, art, and music. In literature, the fisherman is often portrayed as a wise and patient character, such as in Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid'. In art, fishermen have been depicted in various forms, from realistic portraits to symbolic representations. In music, songs about fishermen and the sea have been popular for centuries.

How to Memorize "fisherman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing by the shore with a fishing rod in hand.
   - Visualize a fishing boat on the water with fishermen casting their nets.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fisherman' with the sea and the smell of fish.
   - Think of a fisherman's net and the fish that are caught in it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fish Are Caught By Men'.

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