Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seiner

noun
/ˈsaɪnər/
Definition
A fishing vessel used for catching fish with a seine net.
Examples
  • The seiner returned to port with a large catch of salmon.
  • Many seinen boats operate along the Pacific coast during the summer months.
Meaning
Seiners are often employed to catch schooling fish such as herring and mackerel.
Synonyms
  • fishing boat
  • trawler