swordfishing
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3.9
Catching swordfish for sport or for sale
- noun
- /ˈsɔrdˌfɪʃɪŋ/
:
pesca de pez espada
- They spent the weekend swordfishing off the coast of Florida.
Examples
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The swordfishing tournament was a huge success!
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Many tourists enjoy swordfishing during their summer vacations in the ocean.
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Many enthusiasts travel to tropical waters for the thrill of swordfishing.
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Modern swordfishing often uses powerful boats and advanced equipment.
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He enjoys swordfishing every summer.
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Local fishermen rely on swordfishing to support their families in coastal communities.
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Last weekend, I tried swordfishing for the first time and caught three big fish.
Synonyms
fishing
vsswordfishing
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1.0
Catching fish for fun or as a job
focuses specifically on catching one particular species rather than fish generally
Surface Forms
swordfishing singular
swordfishings plural
Morphology
Etymology
Swordfishing is made from sword and fishing because the fish people hunt is called a swordfish, named for its long 'sword-like' bill. So, swordfishing means the activity or business of going out to catch these fish.