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fishing hook

Noun

  1. 1

    fishing hook

    A small implement with a pointed end, which is used to catch fish.

    Korean definition: 물고기를 낚는 데 쓰는 끝이 뾰족한 작은 도구.

    • The baited fishing hook went down into the river.

    • The fish caught on the hook was soon in the fisherman's hands.

  2. 2

    fishing gear

    A set of tools used to catch fish.

    Korean definition: 물고기를 낚는 데 쓰는 물품들이 갖추어진 한 벌의 도구.

    • The angler headed to the riverside carrying his fishing bag.

    • It's hard to catch fish without a net or fishing gear.

  3. 3

    fishing; angling

    The act of catching fish, using the tools for this purpose.

    Korean definition: 물고기를 낚는 데 쓰는 도구를 사용해 물고기를 잡는 일.

    • Fishing was the fishermen's livelihood.

    • Seunggyu liked fishing for the joy of looking at the sea.

  4. 4

    seduction

    (figurative) The means of catching someone's attention.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 다른 사람의 마음이 끌리게 하는 수단.

    • President Kim ended up falling for the con man's clever bait.

    • A shopping company is increasing its members with a lure that uses reward points as bait.