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fishfinder

fishfinder

6.6
A person who knows good places to catch fish and guides others there
  • noun
  • /ˈfɪʃˌfaɪndər/
translation icon : guía de pesca
  • Hiring a local fishfinder made our fishing trip much more successful.

Examples

  • Every morning, the experienced fishfinder led the group to new fishing spots.

  • Many fishfinders are available for hire in Florida.

  • The fishfinder knew exactly where to take us for the biggest catch of the day.

  • The fishfinder led us to the best spots on the lake.

  • The fishfinder showed us where to cast our lines for the most successful catch.

  • As a seasoned fishfinder, she always knows the best techniques to attract fish.

  • With the help of a knowledgeable fishfinder, we quickly filled our cooler with fresh fish.

Synonyms

conder
vsfishfinder
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who watches the sea from a high place to find fish for fishermen

locates fish for others broadly, often as a professional guide

Surface Forms

fishfinder singular
fishfinders plural

Morphology

fishfinder = fish + finder (transparent) = fish + finder

A straightforward compound 'fish' + 'finder' meaning 'one who finds fish', so a learner knowing the parts can infer the sense.

Etymology

Fishfinder comes from the simple parts fish and finder, meaning someone who 'finds' fish. Think of a local guide who always knows the best spots and leads others there, so a fishfinder is a person who finds fish for other people.