ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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