Definition of cockling in English:

cockling

nounˈkɒk(ə)lɪŋ

mass nounBritish

The activity or occupation of gathering cockles.
〈英〉拾鸟蛤的行动（或职业）
as modifier large-scale cockling operations
Example sentencesExamples
- The government has admitted it gave inaccurate information about its actions before the cockling disaster.
- He said this week that cockling had been allowed to become a dangerous, free-for-all activity.
- Sir, I refer to several recent articles regarding the need to control cockling, or more specifically the frequent side effects of cockling.
- Other boats which are currently hard at work in the cockling trade were moored up for visitors to see.
- He said that he felt strongly about cockling in the bay, where the beds had just been closed, and where there was a need for proper regulation.
- The problem could also affect nearby Leigh which is the central hub of the cockling industry in the Thames Estuary.
- A proper national licensing system is required to protect cockling beds and safeguard the livelihoods of local fishermen.
- I understand people are still reticent and scared because of the nature of the cockling business but I still feel there's information we could get.
- She called for controls on cockling and said a licensing fee could be charged which could pay for regulation to improve safety.
- The home secretary has responded to the tragedy by backing an already tabled private members bill to regulate the cockling trade.
- We will be calling for more urgent consideration to be given to the safety aspects surrounding cockling activities.
- They are being questioned about involvement they may have had in organizing the cockling trip that led to the tragedy.
- No limit is put on the number issued and there are no checks to make sure that those applying have any cockling experience.
- Now the official is trying to drum home the message that forward planning is essential to ensuring safety during cockling.
- The organisations have said they are unable to stop the cockling because it is a fishery activity.
- Those involved in cockling may be coming to this county with the expectation of rich pickings, but if they break the law, it could prove costly for them.
- Some 890 permits were issued but, due to the antiquated by-laws governing fisheries, it stopped short of imposing cockling quotas or controls on the numbers of pickers.
- The increased level of commercial cockling this year is to come under the spotlight at a major meeting later this month.
- What we were doing was very different than a cockling expedition by people unfamiliar with the area.
- In the past cockling in Morecambe Bay has been carried out by local fishermen.

Derivatives

cockler

noun

British

The large-scale operation went on for more than two hours as rescuers plucked the cocklers from the sands four miles from the coast.
Example sentencesExamples
- A council letter dispatched on Friday to explain the cockle bed closure decision met with a furious response from cocklers.
- Police and rescuers were called last night after reports that about 25 cocklers were stranded on the sands.
- There were multiple warnings two years ago from the local cocklers, desperately asking for licensing and quotas to stop the destruction but nothing was ever done.
- The cocklers are still there and the mess and smell along the shore gets worse by the week.

词汇	cockling
释义	Definition of cockling in English: cockling nounˈkɒk(ə)lɪŋ mass nounBritish The activity or occupation of gathering cockles. 〈英〉拾鸟蛤的行动（或职业） as modifier large-scale cockling operations Example sentencesExamples The government has admitted it gave inaccurate information about its actions before the cockling disaster. He said this week that cockling had been allowed to become a dangerous, free-for-all activity. Sir, I refer to several recent articles regarding the need to control cockling, or more specifically the frequent side effects of cockling. Other boats which are currently hard at work in the cockling trade were moored up for visitors to see. He said that he felt strongly about cockling in the bay, where the beds had just been closed, and where there was a need for proper regulation. The problem could also affect nearby Leigh which is the central hub of the cockling industry in the Thames Estuary. A proper national licensing system is required to protect cockling beds and safeguard the livelihoods of local fishermen. I understand people are still reticent and scared because of the nature of the cockling business but I still feel there's information we could get. She called for controls on cockling and said a licensing fee could be charged which could pay for regulation to improve safety. The home secretary has responded to the tragedy by backing an already tabled private members bill to regulate the cockling trade. We will be calling for more urgent consideration to be given to the safety aspects surrounding cockling activities. They are being questioned about involvement they may have had in organizing the cockling trip that led to the tragedy. No limit is put on the number issued and there are no checks to make sure that those applying have any cockling experience. Now the official is trying to drum home the message that forward planning is essential to ensuring safety during cockling. The organisations have said they are unable to stop the cockling because it is a fishery activity. Those involved in cockling may be coming to this county with the expectation of rich pickings, but if they break the law, it could prove costly for them. Some 890 permits were issued but, due to the antiquated by-laws governing fisheries, it stopped short of imposing cockling quotas or controls on the numbers of pickers. The increased level of commercial cockling this year is to come under the spotlight at a major meeting later this month. What we were doing was very different than a cockling expedition by people unfamiliar with the area. In the past cockling in Morecambe Bay has been carried out by local fishermen. Derivatives cockler noun British The large-scale operation went on for more than two hours as rescuers plucked the cocklers from the sands four miles from the coast. Example sentencesExamples A council letter dispatched on Friday to explain the cockle bed closure decision met with a furious response from cocklers. Police and rescuers were called last night after reports that about 25 cocklers were stranded on the sands. There were multiple warnings two years ago from the local cocklers, desperately asking for licensing and quotas to stop the destruction but nothing was ever done. The cocklers are still there and the mess and smell along the shore gets worse by the week.
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