Seine

/seɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, with floats at the top and weights at the bottom, used for catching fish.

The fishermen set out early in the morning to cast their seine into the river.

A similar type of net used for trapping fish, typically deployed from a boat.

Using a seine, they managed to catch an impressive haul of sardines.

A method of fishing involving this type of net.

Seining is a popular technique in coastal areas for harvesting various fish species.

From Middle English 'seine', from Old French 'seine', from Latin 'sagena'.

seine fishing

A method of fishing using a seine net.

seine net

The type of net used in seine fishing.

to seine a river

To fish in a river using a seine net.

trawl

A method of fishing that involves dragging a net through the water.

cast net

A circular net that is cast into the water to catch fish.

To trap someone or something unexpectedly.

He got seined into helping them with the project last minute.