shrimping Definition
- 1the act of catching or fishing for shrimp
- 2the practice of searching for small objects or items in shallow water by dragging a net or basket along the bottom
Using shrimping: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shrimping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We went shrimping in the bay and caught a lot of shrimp.
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He spent the afternoon shrimping with his friends.
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The beachcombers were shrimping for shells and other treasures.
shrimping Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for shrimping
- shrimp fishing
- shrimp harvesting
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Summary: shrimping in Brief
The term 'shrimping' [ˈʃrɪmpɪŋ] refers to the act of catching or fishing for shrimp, or the practice of searching for small objects in shallow water by dragging a net or basket along the bottom. Examples include going shrimping in the bay or shrimping for shells and other treasures on the beach.
