noun

gillnet

gillnet

Gillnet fishing is common in this area.

Gillnet fishing is common in this area.

A large salmon was caught in the gillnet.

A large salmon was caught in the gillnet.

gillnet fishing a method of fishing Gillnet fishing can be controversial.

Synonyms: drift net, set net

From 'gill' (the respiratory organ of fish) + 'net'. The net is designed to catch fish by their gills.

The word itself explains its function: a 'net' that catches fish by their 'gills'.

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