fishing vessel

• Embarcación diseñada y utilizada para la captura de peces u otros productos del mar, ya sea con fines comerciales o recreativos.

A boat or ship specifically designed and used for catching fish or other seafood for commercial or recreational purposes.

1. Commercial fishing boatB1formal

   A ship or boat used for catching fish or other seafood for commercial purposes.

   buque pesquero

   • The fishing vessel returned to port with a large catch of tuna.
   • Many fishing vessels operate in the North Atlantic.
   • The crew spent weeks at sea on the fishing vessel.

2. Recreational fishing boatB1informal

   A smaller boat used for sport or personal fishing.

   barco de pesca deportiva

   • He took his small fishing vessel out to the lake on weekends.
   • The fishing vessel was equipped with rods and nets.
   • They rented a fishing vessel for their holiday trip.