fid

Meanings

• noun

  A fishing rod or line

  - "The angler cast his fid into the lake."
  - "He spent hours waiting for a bite on his fid."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɪd/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of fid that leads to same result
fid , fids , -fid

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Etymology

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From Old Norse 'fiedr' or Middle English 'fide', meaning 'fish, catch, or hook'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest fid is 8 feet 6 inches long.

2. In ancient Rome, fishermen used to throw their fids into the Tiber River to test the water temperature before setting out to fish.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fishing: The practice of catching fish in bodies of water.

2. Angling: A type of fishing that uses a hook and line.

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Culture

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In Maltese literature, the fid is often used as a symbol of patience and perseverance, reflecting the long hours spent by fishermen waiting for a catch.

How to Memorize "fid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fishing rod or line.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of fishing or catching fish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fishing for Words' to remember the meaning of fid.

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