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fingerlings

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡərlɪŋz]

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Learn how to use fingerlings in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “aquaculture”

(noun) fingerlings are young fish that are big enough to be counted and are usually around 2 to 6 inches long. They are not babies but still small fish that are growing.

Example

The farmer raised fingerlings in the pond before transferring them to the larger lake.

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The pond was too small to support adult fish, so there were no fingerlings to grow.

Example

How long do you think it takes for fingerlings to reach adulthood?

Context: “fishing or hobby”

(noun) fingerlings can also refer to very small fish that people use for fishing bait. They are little fish that help catch bigger fish.

Example

He bought some fingerlings to use as bait for his fishing trip this weekend.

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She didn't want to use fingerlings as bait because she prefers to catch fish with lures.

Example

Have you ever tried using fingerlings for fishing?

How to pronounce fingerlings

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡərlɪŋz]

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