noun
- the activity or business of harvesting oysters
verb
- present participle of oyster; harvesting oysters
Examples
- The family has been in the oystering business for three generations.
- Oystering requires special permits and knowledge of tidal patterns.
- They spent the morning oystering in the shallow bay.
- The coastal town’s economy depends heavily on oystering and fishing.
- He learned oystering techniques from his grandfather.
- The oystering season runs from September through April.
- Local regulations strictly control oystering in these waters.