pisk

/pɪsk/

Definitions

1. noun

A pisk or pisker is a person who fishes or fishes for a living, especially one who catches fish with a hook and line.

“The village had many pisks who made their living by fishing in the nearby river.”

2. verb

To fish or to catch fish, especially with a hook and line.

“I pisked for hours but didn’t catch a single fish.”

Synonyms

  • angler
  • anglerman
  • fisherman

Antonyms

  • land-dweller
  • non-fisher