seine — a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water with floats at the top and weights at the bottom
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water with floats at the top and weights at the bottom
Pronunciation (IPA): /seɪn/
Korean meaning: 상단에 부표, 하단에 추가 달린 수직으로 치는 대형 어망
Korean pronunciation: **세**인
Example Sentences
- The fishing crew spent three hours pulling in their enormous seine, only to find a rusty bicycle inside.
- Commercial fishermen use seines to catch large schools of fish efficiently.
- The environmental group protested against seine fishing, claiming it caught too many dolphins along with the tuna.
seine
NOUN//seɪn//
a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water with floats at the top and weights at the bottom
two experienced fishermen work together to deploy a massive fishing net over the side of their boat. The enormous net stretches vertically downward into the clear blue water, with bright orange floats clearly visible along the top edge. Heavy metal weights pull the bottom portion of the net straight down, creating a perfect vertical wall underwater. Schools of silvery fish swim directly toward the strategically positioned net barrier. Other crew members on deck prepare ropes and equipment while seabirds circle overhead. a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water with floats at the top and weights at the bottom
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'seine', which came from Latin 'sagena' and ultimately from Ancient Greek 'sagene' (σαγήνη) meaning 'a drag-net'. The original Greek word literally meant 'something that pulls or draws in'.
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📝Examples
“The fishing crew spent three hours pulling in their enormous seine, only to find a rusty bicycle inside.”
“Commercial fishermen use seines to catch large schools of fish efficiently.”
“The environmental group protested against seine fishing, claiming it caught too many dolphins along with the tuna.”
“My grandfather taught me how to seine in the shallow bay behind his cottage.”
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