Handline (Noun)
Meaning
A fishing line managed principally by hand.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Local fishermen often use handline fishing in the shallow waters of the lagoon.
- The traditional handline was passed down through generations in the small coastal town.
- A simple handline consisted of a single baited hook attached to a length of monofilament.
- He took out his trusty handline and headed to the sea to catch dinner for the family.
- Many recreational fishermen still enjoy using a handline to catch sea bass and cod.