Shellfishery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shellfishery is a noun meaning A place where shellfish are caught or processed.
Meaning
A place where shellfish are caught or processed.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The catching of shellfish.
Example Sentences
It may come as a surprise that there is a shellfishery worth defending in New York City waters.
Word Forms
- shellfisheries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fishery, shellfisherman, shellfishing, shellfish, fishing, crayfishery.
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