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
