fishery

Meanings

• noun

  A place where fish are farmed or caught for commercial production.

  - "The salmon fishery in Alaska is famous for its high-quality catches."
  - "The shrimp fishery in the Gulf of Mexico is a major industry."

• noun

  The act of fishing.

  - "Fishing is a popular recreational activity."
  - "The fishery was closed due to overfishing."

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Synonyms

fishing , fishing ground , fishing space , piscary , fish farm , fishing , piscage , piscary , right

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fishery
herbal , terrier , quarry

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Variants

List of all variants of fishery that leads to same result
fisheries , fishery

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'fisherie' meaning 'fishing place'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest fishery is located in the Bay of Bengal.

2. The oldest known fishing hook dates back to 30,000 BC.

3. Fish is the most commonly consumed food in the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. aquaculture: The farming of fish and other aquatic organisms in controlled environments.

2. fishing industry: The commercial production and distribution of fish and fishery products.

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Culture

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Fisheries have been an essential part of human civilization since ancient times, providing food, livelihoods, and cultural significance. In literature, fisheries have been depicted in works such as Moby Dick and The Old Man and the Sea. In art, fisheries have been the subject of numerous paintings and sculptures, reflecting the beauty and bounty of the sea.

How to Memorize "fishery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large net being pulled up from the water, filled with fish.
   - Visualize a sign that reads 'Fishery' next to a body of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fishery' with the image of a fisherman casting a line into the water.
   - Connect the word 'fishery' with the taste and texture of fresh fish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Fish-ery: A place where you can find fish.
   - Fisherman's Catch: A fishery is where fishermen catch their fish.

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