From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishfishing lineˈfishing line noun [uncountable] DLOTAvery long string made of strong material and used to catch fish
Examples from the Corpus
fishing line• In the arthritic wind, we hung a fishing line over the transom and dragged it behind us.• The rainbow mobile cast into the corner is a complication of ceramics and fishing line.• As she walks along the shore, Kruger gathers loose fishing line that has been tossed on the shore.• Balloons, drinking straws, fishing line, string, coins, and tape are among these items.• Smeared on the fishing line it apparently worked wonders in the west of Ireland.• To allow it to get established robin temporarily tied it in place with fishing line. 