Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fishing line left in the water overnight: A "night-line" is a type of fishing tackle consisting of a line with baited hooks that is set in the water and left unattended, typically to catch fish during the night.

Usage

• The primary use of "night-line" is to describe a specific, passive fishing method. It is a compound noun, and its meaning is specific to this context.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The fisherman set a night-line from the dock before going to sleep.
  • Checking the night-line in the morning, he found a large catfish.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the context of traditional or subsistence fishing practices.
• It can imply a simple, low-effort method compared to active fishing like angling.

Variants and Related Words

• Setline (n): A synonym for a stationary fishing line with multiple hooks, which may be used similarly to a night-line.
• Trotline (n): A specific type of setline used in freshwater fishing, often left for extended periods, closely related to the concept of a night-line.

Synonyms

• Setline: A stationary fishing line.
• Trotline: A long line with many short, baited lines attached.

Notes

• "Night-line" is a closed compound noun. It refers specifically to the fishing apparatus, not to the act of fishing at night in general.
• The hyphen in "night-line" is sometimes omitted, making it "nightline," though the hyphenated form is common.

Noun

1. a fishing line with baited hooks left in the water to catch fish over night