noun
A woman who fishes as an occupation or for sport.
fisherwoman
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Noun
(plural fisherwomen)
- A woman who fishes.
- The fisherwoman cast her line.
- A woman whose profession is catching fish.
- She is a fisherwoman, out on a trawler for days at a time.
Usage notes
In contemporary usage it has become more common to refer to anglers of both sexes as 'fishermen'.
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