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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But the POWs fought for their lives, breaking free and taking to the waters, only to be shot at by the Japanese before local Chinese fishermen arrived and started plucking them from the water.
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Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Simon Perry, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Her husband joined her dressed as a fisherman, hooking her into his fishing line.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Among other highlights of the visit, on his last day, Thursday, Nov. 7, William is to meet local fishermen in Kalk Bay Harbour and see the work of 2023 Earthshot Finalist Abalobi.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Her husband joined her dressed as a fisherman, hooking her into his fishing line.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Daisy, a fisherman’s daughter, must decide whether to stand by her friend or heed the warnings of those around her.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherman. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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