Paril (en. Fish trap)

/paˈɾil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of net used for fishing.
We used a fish trap to catch fish in the river.
Gumamit kami ng paril upang makahuli ng mga isda sa ilog.
A net that is deployed underwater to catch fish.
The trap was placed underwater before the full moon.
Ang paril ay nakalagay sa ilalim ng tubig bago ang kabilugan ng buwan.
A traditional fishing tool in local communities.
In fishing communities, using fish traps is a common practice in each family.
Sa mga pook na mangingisda, ang paggamit ng paril ay abala sa bawat pamilya.

Etymology

Derives from the Tagalog word for a fishing implement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fish caught using a trap
Fish captured using a trap.
paril na isda

Related Words

fishing
The process of catching fish.
pangingisda
net
A type of fishing tool made of larger nets.
lambat

Slang Meanings

The rise of heat or movement of objects due to extreme heat.
Wow, the heat is intense! It feels like there's a fire microphone here.
Grabe, ang paril ng apoy! Tila may nag-aapoy na microphone dito.
An extremely hot or fiery situation.
Admit it, it's blazing hot outside, we need to go inside.
Tanggapin mo na, paril na ang labas, kailangan na nating pumasok sa loob.