overfish

English

verb
Definitions
  • (ambitransitive) To fish excessively, often substantially reducing over several years the supply of one or more species of fish in an area.

Etymology

Prefix from English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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