fisherman
noun
fish·er·man
ˈfi-shər-mən 
1
: one who engages in fishing as an occupation or for pleasure
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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fishermen sorting out their catch
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Eventually, Chinese fishermen came to the aid of the imperiled men and plucked many from the sea and took them to shore.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
According to the report, cable-knit depicts the classic fisherman, and incorporating this pattern can be made easy with a throw blanket or pillow.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The Philippines has accused China of harassment after a People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy helicopter allegedly buzzed Filipino fishermen at Iroquois Reef, escalating tensions in the contested South China Sea.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Start the tour with a stop at the world-famous local market, Mercado do Livramento, famous for its white-and-blue tile wall which tells the story of the everyday life of the fishermen in the area through a mosaic of 5,700 tiles.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
According to the report, cable-knit depicts the classic fisherman, and incorporating this pattern can be made easy with a throw blanket or pillow.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The Philippines has accused China of harassment after a People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy helicopter allegedly buzzed Filipino fishermen at Iroquois Reef, escalating tensions in the contested South China Sea.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Start the tour with a stop at the world-famous local market, Mercado do Livramento, famous for its white-and-blue tile wall which tells the story of the everyday life of the fishermen in the area through a mosaic of 5,700 tiles.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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fisherman
noun
fish·er·man
ˈfish-ər-mən
1
: a person who fishes
2
: a ship used in commercial fishing
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