Angling (Noun)
Meaning
Fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quiet lake was perfect for angling, with its calm waters and abundant fish population.
- She spent the morning angling for trout in the mountain stream, but only caught a few small ones.
- His favorite hobby was angling, and he spent every spare moment he had near the water with his rod and reel.
- The sport of angling requires patience, skill, and a deep understanding of the water and its inhabitants.
- The old man had been angling on that lake for decades, and knew every hidden cove and secret spot.