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purse seine

 

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Noun purse seine has 1 sense
  1. purse seine - a seine designed to be set by two boats around a school of fish and then closed at the bottom by means of a line
    --1 is a kind of
    seine

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Purse Seine


Definition: Purse seine refers to a type of fishing net that is used to encircle and capture schools of fish. It consists of a long wall of netting suspended vertically in the water, with floats on the top and weights on the bottom. The net can be drawn together at the bottom, forming a "purse" shape to trap the fish inside.


Part of Speech: Noun


Sense 1:

- A fishing net consisting of a long wall of netting, floats, and weights, used to encircle and catch schools of fish.

Example sentence: The fishermen used a purse seine to catch a large school of tuna.

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Sense 2:

- A fishing method that involves the use of a purse seine net.

Example sentence: Purse seining is a commonly used fishing technique for catching large quantities of fish.

Related products: Purse Seine Fishing Method


Sense 3:

- A type of ship or vessel that is specifically designed for the use of purse seining.

Example sentence: The purse seine operated by the fishing company has the capacity to hold massive amounts of fish.

Related products: Purse Seine Boat


Sense 4:

- A localized term in some regions referring to a fishery where purse seining is extensively practiced.

Example sentence: The purse seine in that coastal community has become an essential livelihood for many fishermen.

Related products: Purse Seine Fishery

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