The difference between Angler and Fisher

When used as nouns, angler means a person who fishes with a hook and line, whereas fisher means a person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport.

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  1. Angler as a noun:

    A person who fishes with a hook and line.

    Examples:

    "A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season."

  2. Angler as a noun:

    An angler fish, Lophius piscatorius.

    Examples:

    "The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head."

  3. Angler as a noun:

    Someone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.

    Examples:

    "Jonas was a consummate angler when it came the company's leave policy; he had it figured so he only needed to work six months out of the year."

  4. Angler as a noun (archaic, UK, thieves' cant):

    A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.

  1. Fisher as a noun:

    A person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport.

  2. Fisher as a noun:

    A person attempting to catch fish.

  1. Fisher as a noun:

    A North American marten, Martes pennanti, that has thick brown fur.

  2. Fisher as a noun:

    The fur of Martes pennanti.

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