drift net

Noun

Meaning

a large fishnet supported by floats; it drifts with the current

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

dragnet trawl fishnet fishing net landing net

Hypernyms

fishnet fishing net

Examples

In 2003, the World Wildlife Fund raised concerns about the widespread drift net fishing endangering populations of dolphins, turtles, and other marine animals. Source: Internet

The UAE has additionally banned drift net fishing. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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