Longlining
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Longlining is a noun meaning fishing with a longline.
Meaning
fishing with a longline.
Example Sentences
The council, which regulates fishing in federal waters from Texas to the west coast of Florida, voted to close some areas to longlining, and only about half of the approximately 125 boats now using the gear will be allowed to continue.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chain, haul, stream, line, long-lining, longliner.
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