fishing gear
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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
- gear used in fishing