fly-cast — fly′ cast v. i. cast, cast•ing hua spo to fish with a fly rod and an artificial fly as a lure, casting the fly with a whiplike motion of the rod and a length of line pulled from the reel before the cast • Etymology: 1885–90 … From formal English to slang
cast|ing — «KAS tihng, KAHS », noun. 1. a thing shaped by being poured into a mold to harden: »The liner s great propellers are bronze castings. 2. the act or process of shaping things by pouring into a mold, especially metals: »Casting in bronze was… … Useful english dictionary
fly-casting — fly cast·ing (flīʹkăs tĭng) n. The art or sport of casting artificial flies with a fly rod. * * * … Universalium
fly casting — noun casting an artificial fly as a lure • Hypernyms: ↑casting, ↑cast * * * noun : the action of throwing the lure when fly fishing * * * Angling. the act or technique of casting with an artificial fly as the lure, the rod used being longer and… … Useful english dictionary
fly-fishing — /fluy fish ing/, n. Angling. a method of fishing in which fly casting is used. [1645 55] * * * ▪ sport Introduction method of angling employing a long rod, typically 7 to 11 feet (2 to 3.5 metres) in length, constructed of carbon fibre,… … Universalium
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literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
List of spells in Harry Potter — Spells in Harry Potter occur in the fictional wizarding world of the series of books by author J. K. Rowling. Magic spells are used by many of the characters to achieve useful effects without the benefit of modern technology. The main depiction… … Wikipedia
fishing — /fish ing/, n. 1. the act of catching fish. 2. the technique, occupation, or diversion of catching fish. 3. a place or facility for catching fish. [1250 1300; ME fisshing. See FISH, ING1] * * * or sport fishing Sport of catching fish freshwater… … Universalium
History of fishing — Prehistory Fishing is an ancient practice that dates back at least to the Upper Paleolithic period which began about 40,000 years ago. [ [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/11/1108 bonetool 2.html African Bone Tools Dispute Key Idea… … Wikipedia