Fisherman
noun
A person who catches fish, especially as a job or hobby.
Every morning, the fisherman would set out to sea to catch fish for the market.
Often appears as...
- commercial fisherman
- amateur fisherman
noun
In the Bible, one of Jesus' apostles who was a fisherman by trade.
Simon Peter was a fisherman before he became one of Jesus' disciples.
Often appears as...
- fisherman of men
- the fisherman's ring
Usage tips
Biblical
noun
A person who catches fish, especially as a job or hobby.
Every morning, the fisherman would set out to sea to catch fish for the market.
Often appears as...
- commercial fisherman
- amateur fisherman
noun
In the Bible, one of Jesus' apostles who was a fisherman by trade.
Simon Peter was a fisherman before he became one of Jesus' disciples.
Often appears as...
- fisherman of men
- the fisherman's ring
Usage tips
Biblical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Occupation or Hobby
Specifies if catching fish is for earning money or pleasure.
He's a professional fisherman, it's his main source of income.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender-Neutral Term
Can refer to any gender although historically associated with men.
Maggie, an experienced fisherman, outdid her peers at the tournament.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconception
'Fisherman' doesn't imply the person is currently fishing, but that they have the skill.
Even when on land, he is still considered a fisherman.
Pro Tip 1/3Occupation or Hobby
Specifies if catching fish is for earning money or pleasure.
He's a professional fisherman, it's his main source of income.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender-Neutral Term
Can refer to any gender although historically associated with men.
Maggie, an experienced fisherman, outdid her peers at the tournament.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconception
'Fisherman' doesn't imply the person is currently fishing, but that they have the skill.
Even when on land, he is still considered a fisherman.
Pro Tip 1/3Occupation or Hobby
Specifies if catching fish is for earning money or pleasure.
He's a professional fisherman, it's his main source of income.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender-Neutral Term
Can refer to any gender although historically associated with men.
Maggie, an experienced fisherman, outdid her peers at the tournament.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconception
'Fisherman' doesn't imply the person is currently fishing, but that they have the skill.
Even when on land, he is still considered a fisherman.
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Why nations should...
And he whipped out his cellphone, dialed the number, and a voice said, "I'm up here." And right on top of the nearest coconut tree, with a hatchet in one hand and a cell phone in the other, was a local toddy tapper, who proceeded to bring down the coconuts for us to drink. Fishermen are going out to sea and carrying their cell phones.
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Gyotaku: The ancient...
And the prints are said to bring good luck to the fishermen. But the art form is quite different than it used to be. Most artists today learn on their own by trial and error. Before the artist begins to print, the fish needs to be prepared for printing. First, the artist places the fish on a hollowed out surface.
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Sir David Attenborough...
it turned out that the common fishermen caught one or two each year but they didn't value them highly their flesh wasn't particularly tasty they said and only their huge rough scales were useful excellent for rubbing down the inner tubes of bicycles before mending a puncture but to the scientists the sealer camp
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Why are sharks so...
could protect fisherman from the dangers at sea. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean and include some of the Earth's longest living vertebrates. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas?
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Will the ocean ever run...
that the fin has become the most profitable part of the shark. This leads many fishermen to fill their boats with fins leaving millions of dead sharks behind. The problems aren't unique to toothfish and sharks. Almost 31% of the world's fish populations are overfished,
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Protecting the ocean for...
uttered I will risk my life over and over again for something that gives me life I am a father to three fisherman sons what will become of them fish stocks will continue to drop we must protect our resources for generations to come
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
1 year and 15 days later, I was out on my boat doing my research and a fisherman radioed me and said there was a whale off the harbor. So I came up to the harbor and sure enough, there was a whale and he dove and when he dove,
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10 Day Old Kitten Falls...
now survived by scavenging from fishermen the kittens are brought up in the perfect playground but they're busy mums have to juggle childcare with the important job of getting a mule and their chance comes just once a day
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Enter the Fish Hawk PIPE...
said yeah what do you think about the new boat the boat looks good looks really really good man brad is a remarkable fishermen each of
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Puffin Hunts Fish To...
he's a fisherman and a father he has a mate for life both share the burden of raising their
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Why nations should...
And he whipped out his cellphone, dialed the number, and a voice said, "I'm up here." And right on top of the nearest coconut tree, with a hatchet in one hand and a cell phone in the other, was a local toddy tapper, who proceeded to bring down the coconuts for us to drink. Fishermen are going out to sea and carrying their cell phones.
Video examples
Gyotaku: The ancient...
And the prints are said to bring good luck to the fishermen. But the art form is quite different than it used to be. Most artists today learn on their own by trial and error. Before the artist begins to print, the fish needs to be prepared for printing. First, the artist places the fish on a hollowed out surface.
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
it turned out that the common fishermen caught one or two each year but they didn't value them highly their flesh wasn't particularly tasty they said and only their huge rough scales were useful excellent for rubbing down the inner tubes of bicycles before mending a puncture but to the scientists the sealer camp
Video examples
Why are sharks so...
could protect fisherman from the dangers at sea. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean and include some of the Earth's longest living vertebrates. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas?
Video examples
Will the ocean ever run...
that the fin has become the most profitable part of the shark. This leads many fishermen to fill their boats with fins leaving millions of dead sharks behind. The problems aren't unique to toothfish and sharks. Almost 31% of the world's fish populations are overfished,
Video examples
Protecting the ocean for...
uttered I will risk my life over and over again for something that gives me life I am a father to three fisherman sons what will become of them fish stocks will continue to drop we must protect our resources for generations to come
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
1 year and 15 days later, I was out on my boat doing my research and a fisherman radioed me and said there was a whale off the harbor. So I came up to the harbor and sure enough, there was a whale and he dove and when he dove,
Video examples
10 Day Old Kitten Falls...
now survived by scavenging from fishermen the kittens are brought up in the perfect playground but they're busy mums have to juggle childcare with the important job of getting a mule and their chance comes just once a day
Video examples
Enter the Fish Hawk PIPE...
said yeah what do you think about the new boat the boat looks good looks really really good man brad is a remarkable fishermen each of
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Puffin Hunts Fish To...
he's a fisherman and a father he has a mate for life both share the burden of raising their
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Quote examples
Frances Beinecke
American Activist
California's drought affects everyone in the state, from farmers to fishermen, business owners to suburban residents, and everyone has a role to play in using precious water resources as wisely and efficiently as possible.
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Jon Krakauer
American Writer
I've had a lot of crappy jobs, but one of my favorites was working as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. What I loved about it was, you got paid for what you caught.
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Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch Painter
The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.
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Natti Natasha
Dominican Musician
I watched 'Dexter,' but it ended in a really weird way. I think it's going to start over again because he's a new character; he's like a fisherman.
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Ruth Reichl
American Chef
M. F. K. Fisher was a wonder and a huge influence, and someone I got to know pretty well at the end of her life.
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Nick Offerman
American Actor
I come from a family of fishermen. Fishing is very important to us. We don't hunt. We're not gun folk.
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Girolamo Savonarola
Italian Clergyman
The whole world knows that His glory has not been spread by force and weapons, but by poor fishermen.
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Aisha Tyler
American Actress
My dad, he was a construction worker. He was a butcher. He was a deep sea fisherman.
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
I'm a passionate, hardcore fisherman. Biggest fish I caught? A 200-pound tarpon.
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Etienne Schneider
Luxembourger Politician
Fishermen own the fish they catch, but they do not own the ocean.
Quote examples
Frances Beinecke
American Activist
California's drought affects everyone in the state, from farmers to fishermen, business owners to suburban residents, and everyone has a role to play in using precious water resources as wisely and efficiently as possible.
Quote examples
Jon Krakauer
American Writer
I've had a lot of crappy jobs, but one of my favorites was working as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. What I loved about it was, you got paid for what you caught.
Quote examples
Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch Painter
The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.
Quote examples
Natti Natasha
Dominican Musician
I watched 'Dexter,' but it ended in a really weird way. I think it's going to start over again because he's a new character; he's like a fisherman.
Quote examples
Ruth Reichl
American Chef
M. F. K. Fisher was a wonder and a huge influence, and someone I got to know pretty well at the end of her life.
Quote examples
Nick Offerman
American Actor
I come from a family of fishermen. Fishing is very important to us. We don't hunt. We're not gun folk.
Quote examples
Girolamo Savonarola
Italian Clergyman
The whole world knows that His glory has not been spread by force and weapons, but by poor fishermen.
Quote examples
Aisha Tyler
American Actress
My dad, he was a construction worker. He was a butcher. He was a deep sea fisherman.
Quote examples
Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
I'm a passionate, hardcore fisherman. Biggest fish I caught? A 200-pound tarpon.
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Etienne Schneider
Luxembourger Politician
Fishermen own the fish they catch, but they do not own the ocean.
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