seine

[seɪn]

seine Definition

a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water with floats at the top and weights at the bottom edge, used to enclose fish.

Using seine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fishermen used a seine to catch the fish.

  • Example

    They hauled in a huge seine full of sardines.

  • Example

    The seine was too heavy for one person to lift.

seine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seine

Phrases with seine

  • a method of fishing that involves using a seine net to encircle and trap fish

    Example

    Seine fishing is commonly used to catch schools of fish.

  • a boat used for fishing with a seine net

    Example

    The fishermen took their seine boat out to sea early in the morning.

  • a strong, heavy twine used to make fishing nets

    Example

    The fishermen repaired the holes in their seine net with new twine.

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Summary: seine in Brief

The term 'seine' [seɪn] refers to a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water with floats at the top and weights at the bottom edge. It is used to enclose fish and is commonly used in seine fishing to catch schools of fish. The seine boat is a type of boat used for fishing with a seine net, and seine twine is a strong, heavy twine used to make fishing nets.

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