Definition

Noun: - Equipment used for fishing: "Fishing gear" refers to the collection of tools, tackle, and equipment specifically designed and used for the activity of catching fish.

Usage

"Fishing gear" is a collective, uncountable noun. It is used to refer to all the equipment involved in fishing as a single concept or collection. It is commonly used in contexts discussing preparation, regulation, or description of the activity. - Proper maintenance of your fishing gear is essential for a successful trip. - The new regulations restrict the type of fishing gear allowed in this lake.

Examples

• The old sailor spent the afternoon cleaning and organizing his fishing gear.
• Before the storm, they secured all the fishing gear on the boat.
• Modern fishing gear is often made from lightweight, durable materials.

Advanced Usage

• "To haul in the fishing gear": To pull the equipment out of the water.
  • As the sun set, they began to haul in the fishing gear.
• "A set of fishing gear": Although typically uncountable, it can be quantified this way to mean a complete collection of equipment for one person or purpose.
  • He bought a beginner's set of fishing gear for his son.

Variants and Related Words

• Fishing tackle (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "fishing gear," though sometimes "tackle" refers more specifically to hooks, lines, lures, and sinkers.
• Angling equipment (n): A more formal term, often associated with recreational sport fishing.
• Tackle box (n): A container for storing small fishing tackle like hooks and lures.

Synonyms

• Fishing tackle: Equipment used in fishing.
• Fishing apparatus: A more formal term for the equipment.

Related Phrases

• To gear up for fishing: To prepare or get ready to go fishing.
  • We need to gear up for fishing early tomorrow morning.

Noun

1. gear used in fishing