seine
noun
Pronunciation: /seɪn/
Definition
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, with weights at the bottom and floats at the top, designed to enclose a school of fish.
Examples
They spent the morning repairing the seine before heading out to the bay.
The crew deployed the seine in a wide arc to trap the mackerel.
Seine fishing has been a traditional practice in this coastal village for centuries.
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