Definitions for fishlines

fishlines fish·line

Spelling: [fish-lahyn]
IPA: /ˈfɪʃˌlaɪn/

Fishlines is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 193 anagrams from letters in fishlines (efhiilnss).

Definitions for fishlines

noun

  1. a line attached to a fishhook used in fishing.

Origin of fishlines

An Americanism dating back to 1630-40; fish + line1

Examples for fishlines

As soon as Alex. was on deck he began unwinding the fishline from his arm.

But I always regretted that I did not take along a fishline, just to "throw in" the brook we passed.

He was apparently very busy doing something with a piece of fishline and a pair of long-legged rubber boots.

He found a fishline in the boat, with a stout hook at the end of it.

Provision should be made for attaching the fishline to the inside end of the brass spiral.

"And what are you doing with that string and weight," as he caught sight of the fishline and sinker.

So I stands there lookin' him over while he unwraps about four yards of fishline from around the neck of a leather money pouch.

"I've got a scheme, Dave," broke in Phil, bringing out an extra piece of fishline from his pocket.

A pump that won't work is like a fishline without a hook—good for nothin'.

Word Value for fishlines
Scrable

14

Words with friends

15

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