noun

ganging

GAN-jihng

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.”

noun

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 act of forming into a gang or group.

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

How to use ganging

Learner’s notes

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

Word forms

gangings plural

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Rhymes for ganging

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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.