fisherman
noun
fish·er·man
ˈfi-shər-mən 
1
: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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fishermen sorting out their catch
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The six men are fishermen from Madagascar's Vezo tribe, known to have exceptional diving skills.
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Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
In-ho shot Jun-ho, who fell off a cliff but survived and was rescued by a fisherman.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
After World War II, the wharf transformed into a tourist and dining attraction, as well as a hub for fishermen.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Timmerman, who was discovered by fishermen with duct tape wrapped around her face, her hands in handcuffs and her body weighted down by cinder blocks, disappeared days before Gabrion was scheduled to face trial on the rape allegation.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
In-ho shot Jun-ho, who fell off a cliff but survived and was rescued by a fisherman.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
After World War II, the wharf transformed into a tourist and dining attraction, as well as a hub for fishermen.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Timmerman, who was discovered by fishermen with duct tape wrapped around her face, her hands in handcuffs and her body weighted down by cinder blocks, disappeared days before Gabrion was scheduled to face trial on the rape allegation.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherman. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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fisherman
noun
fish·er·man
ˈfish-ər-mən
1
: a person who fishes
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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