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Push net

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fishing netnounA net used for fishing.
shrimp netnounA small-meshed net, on a hoop and pole, for catching shrimp.
spring netnoun(fishing) A fishing net that closes by means of a spring.
scap-netnounA fishing net for catching minnows, etc.
set netverbTo fish using a set net.
dropnetnoun(fishing) A fishing net suspended from a boom, to be suddenly dropped on a passing shoal of fish.
cast netnounA (usually weighted) fishing net that is thrown and then pulled back by means of an attached line.
fishnetnoun(uncountable) A fabric mesh with an open diamond-shaped structure.
shrimpernounOne who fishes for or catches shrimp.
lift netnoun(fishing) A large mechanically-operated fishing net with a cantilever, left underwater before being raised again to retrieve the catch.
trawlnetnounA kind of fishing net for trawling; a trawl.
trail netnoun(fishing) A dragnet.
poundnounA unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
poppernounA device that pops kernels of corn to produce popcorn.
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.
draught netnoun(fishing) A dragnet.
shacknounA crude, roughly built hut or cabin.
set nettingnounThe practice of fishing with a set net.
drift netnoun(fishing) A very long fishing net, supported by floats, that drifts with the current behind a fishing boat.
ghost netnounA fishing net discarded or lost in the ocean, capable of entangling marine life below the surface.

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