Meaning of set net | Babel Free

Definitions

A fishing net that is used by securing it to a fixed underwater framework.

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“No person shall draw⟳, set⟳, stretch⟳ or use⟳ any drag⟳ net, set⟳ net, or gill net, purse or sweep⟳ seine of any kind for taking fish⟳ anywhere in the waters of Buzzard's Bay within the jurisdiction of this Commonwealth, nor in any harbor, cove, or bight of said bay except as hereinafter provided.”

“Large set⟳ nets are used to catch⟳ large pelagic species such as tuna, yellowtail, and salmon as well as demersal species such as sea bream.”

“A larger open⟳ boat carrying crew to the village set⟳ net slowed speed⟳ to give⟳ their own⟳ boat way, and Kiyoshi felt the eyes of the set⟳ net crew following them.”

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