Gillnet
/ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A vertical net, often resting on the sea floor, which entangles fish in the netting, frequently by the gills.
Verb
- 1 To fish using a gillnet.
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
From gill + net.