Fish (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Seek indirectly; "fish for compliments".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Angle

Hypernyms

• Look For
• Seek

Related Words

• Fish (noun)

Meaning ²

Catch or try to catch fish or shellfish; "I like to go fishing on weekends".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Hypernyms

• Grab
• Take Hold Of

Hyponyms

• Scollop

Related Words

• Fishery (noun)
• Fish (noun)
• Fishing (noun)
• Fisher (noun)