Gillnet
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gillnet is a noun meaning (fishing) A vertical net, often resting on the sea floor, which entangles fish in the netting, frequently by the gills.
Meaning
(fishing) A vertical net, often resting on the sea floor, which entangles fish in the netting, frequently by the gills.
More Meanings
- To fish using a gillnet.
Word Forms
- gillnets
- gillnetting
- gillnetted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gill, gillnetter, gillraker, fishnet, keepnet, seine.
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