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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Claudia Fisher, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
The veteran fisherman, who is based in Kentucky, landed an enormous alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) after chasing it for more than two miles.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
They were first spotted by fishermen, who reported the sighting to national park officials, McClatchy News reported.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Stone Crab This South Florida specialty is harvested from October to May for the claws only—fishermen snap off a claw and toss the crab back into the water to regenerate a new one.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherman. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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