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electrofishing.

a kind of fishing that uses electricity to stun the fish before they are caught, often used in scientific surveys so that the fish can be studied and returned to the water alive

14 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. a kind of fishing that uses electricity to stun the fish before they are caught, often used in scientific surveys so that the fish can be studied and returned to the water alive

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From electro- + fishing.

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