English

Noun

longlining ‎(uncountable)

1. fishing with a longline
   • 2009 August 19, Cornelia Dean, “Ruling on Longline Fishing Aids Turtles”, in New York Times:

     The council, which regulates fishing in federal waters from Texas to the west coast of Florida, voted to close some areas to longlining, and only about half of the approximately 125 boats now using the gear will be allowed to continue.