Meaning of set net | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Examples

“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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