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fisher

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɪʃɚ/ · UK /ˈfɪʃə/

fisher means: A person who catches fish for work or for pleasure.

noun

PERSON FISHINGB2

A person who catches fish for work or for pleasure.

  • The fisher brought home six fish.
  • Local fishers sell their catch at the harbor.
  • An experienced fisher showed us where to cast our lines.

Similar words: fisherman, angler

Common phrases: local fisher, commercial fisher, experienced fisher

FOREST ANIMALC2

A North American forest animal with thick brown fur, a long body, and a long tail.

  • A fisher ran across the path.
  • Fishers hunt small animals in the forest.
  • We found fisher tracks in the snow.

Similar words: fisher cat

Common phrases: a wild fisher, fisher tracks, fisher habitat

FISHING BOATC2

A boat used to catch fish.

  • A small fisher entered the harbor.
  • The fisher carried a crew of four.
  • Two fishers sailed out before dawn.

Similar words: fishing boat, fishing vessel

Common phrases: small fisher, coastal fisher, motor fisher

Questions about fisher

What does fisher mean?

A person who catches fish for work or for pleasure.

What is fisher in other languages?

Türkçe: balıkçı · Español: pescador · Français: pêcheur · Deutsch: Fischer · Italiano: pescatore · 日本語: 漁師

How do you pronounce fisher?

In American English /ˈfɪʃɚ/; in British English /ˈfɪʃə/.

How do you use fisher in a sentence?

The fisher brought home six fish. Local fishers sell their catch at the harbor.

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