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Casting net

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cast netnounA (usually weighted) fishing net that is thrown and then pulled back by means of an attached line.
dip netnounSynonym of hand net.
trail netnoun(fishing) A dragnet.
fishnetnoun(uncountable) A fabric mesh with an open diamond-shaped structure.
fishing netnounA net used for fishing.
set-netnounAlternative form of set net. [A fishing net that is used by securing it to a fixed underwater framework.]
bow netnounA net for catching birds.
set netverbTo fish using a set net.
setnetnounAlternative form of set net. [A fishing net that is used by securing it to a fixed underwater framework.]
set-nettingnounAlternative form of set netting. [The practice of fishing with a set net.]
drawnetnoun(fishing) A dragnet.
setnettingnounAlternative form of set netting. [The practice of fishing with a set net.]
draught netnoun(fishing) A dragnet.
shotnounThe result of launching a projectile or bullet.
castnounAn act of throwing.
scap-netnounA fishing net for catching minnows, etc.
set nettingnounThe practice of fishing with a set net.
spring netnoun(fishing) A fishing net that closes by means of a spring.
scoop netnounSynonym of hand net.
landing netnoun(fishing) A fishnet mounted on a ring which is connected to a handle, used by anglers to secure a catch when pulling it out of the water by the line to which it is hooked.

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