Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
purse-seine
noun
/ˈpɜːrs seɪn/
Definition
A type of fishing net used to catch fish by surrounding them and then pulling the bottom closed like a purse.
Examples
- The fishermen used a purse-seine to catch mackerel in large quantities.
- After several successful trips with the purse-seine, their catches significantly increased.
- Purse-seines are especially effective for catching tuna.
Meaning
Purse-seine nets are typically used to catch schools of fish near the surface of the water, effectively trapping them when the net is drawn tighter.
Synonyms
- seine
- fishing net
- fishing trap
