fingerlings
Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡərlɪŋz]
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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.
Example
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.
Example
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?
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