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Meaning of fishing line
A fishing line is a thread or string used for fishing
Etymology of fishing line
The term 'fishing line' originated from the combination of 'fishing' which comes from the Old English word 'fisician' meaning to catch fish, and 'line' which comes from the Old English word 'līn' meaning thread or string
Historically, fishing lines were made from natural materials such as plant fibers, hair, or silk, but modern fishing lines are often made from synthetic materials like nylon or monofilament
Synonyms
fishing string
fishing wire
fishing cord
angling line
fishline
monofilament
nylon line
braided line
fluorocarbon
leader line
tippet
fishing thread
line
filament
strand
fiber
cordage
twine
fishing rope
cast line
troll line
dropline
handline
setline
longline
bottom line
topwater line
sink line
fly line
spin line
Definitions
- A length of cord or wire to which a hook or other device is attached for catching fish
- * A line or thread used for fishing, typically made of nylon, monofilament, or other materials
Usage Examples
- The fisherman carefully cast his fishing line into the water, waiting for a bite
- * She tied a lure to the end of her fishing line and cast it out into the lake