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ganging

GAN-jihng

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Ganging (noun) means In fishing, a short length of line used to attach a hook to the main fishing line. Example: “The crew rigged fresh ganging before setting the longline.”

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In fishing, a short length of line used to attach a hook to the main fishing line.

"The crew rigged fresh ganging before setting the longline."

"The full length of each tub was just under half a mile and had a total of 270 gangings and hooks if it was a nine-foot rig. Each line was coiled into a wooden barrel three feet in diameter and thirty inches high." — Brenda Bishop Booma, Hugh Peabody Bishop (2011)

The act of forming into a gang or group.

"Local officials pointed to the ganging of unemployed youths as a growing concern."

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In plain EnglishEither the leader line connecting a hook in commercial fishing, or the act of forming into a gang.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: gangings

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ganging” mean?

The word “ganging” means in fishing, a short length of line used to attach a hook to the main fishing line. In plain terms, either the leader line connecting a hook in commercial fishing, or the act of forming into a gang.

How do you pronounce “ganging”?

“Ganging” is pronounced GAN-jihng (/ˈɡæn.d͡ʒɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “ganging” in a sentence?

Here is “ganging” used in a sentence: “The crew rigged fresh ganging before setting the longline.”

What part of speech is “ganging”?

“Ganging” is a noun.

How many meanings does “ganging” have?

“Ganging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in fishing, a short length of line used to attach a hook to the main fishing line.