SPEARFISHING

Etymology

Noun

spearfishing (uncountable)

A form of fishing in which the fisherman attempts to impale the fish upon a spear, which may be thrust or thrown by hand or with a spear gun.

Source: Wiktionary


SPEARFISH

Spear"fish`, n. (Zoöl.) (a) A large and powerful fish (Tetrapturus albidus) related to the swordfish, but having scales and ventral fins. It is found on the American coast and the Mediterranean. (b) The carp sucker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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