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fisherman
noun fish·er·man \-mən\
: a person (especially a man) who catches fish
Full Definition of FISHERMAN
1
: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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First Known Use of FISHERMAN
15th century
Related to FISHERMAN
- Synonyms
- fisher
FISHERMEN Defined for Kids
fisherman
noun fish·er·man \ˈfi-shər-mən\
plural fish·er·men \-mən\
Definition of FISHERMAN for Kids
: a person who fishes
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