Definitions

1. noun

a cold-blooded aquatic animal that lives in water and breathes through gills.

“She loves to go fishing in the lake to catch fish.”

2. verb

to catch fish, especially for food.

“He went out to fish for the day on the river.”

3. verb

to search carefully for something.

“She spent hours fishing for clues in the detective novel.”

4. verb

to try to get something from someone, especially in a way that is not direct.

“He tried to fish for compliments from his friends.”