Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seine
noun
/seɪn/
Definition
A seine is a type of fishing net that is typically large and used to encircle fish in shallow water.
Examples
- The fishermen stretched the seine across the river to catch the salmon.
- Using a seine is an effective method for gathering fish in coastal waters.
Meaning
Seines are used to catch various species of fish by surrounding them, allowing fishermen to draw in the net and capture the fish.
Synonyms
- net
- fishing net
