1. (

• fishing ,
• sportfishing

) the act of someone who fishes as a diversion ;

2. (

• fishing ,

) the occupation of catching fish for a living ;

1. (

• fish ,
• angle

) seek indirectly; "fish for compliments" ;

2. (

• fish

) catch or try to catch fish or shellfish; "I like to go fishing on weekends" ;