Set-net
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of set net. alt-of, alternative
"Any net, seine, drag-net, paranzella, or set-net used for taking or catching fish, which shall be used or maintained in any of the waters of this state in violation of any existing or hereafter enacted statutes or laws of this state for the protection of fish, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and it is the duty of every peace officer to seize and keep the same and report such seizure to the board of fish commissioners of the state."
- 1 Alternative form of set net. alt-of, alternative
"I used to snag; I used to trap; I used to gill-net; I dipnetted, set-netted on scaffolds."
Example
More examples"Any net, seine, drag-net, paranzella, or set-net used for taking or catching fish, which shall be used or maintained in any of the waters of this state in violation of any existing or hereafter enacted statutes or laws of this state for the protection of fish, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and it is the duty of every peace officer to seize and keep the same and report such seizure to the board of fish commissioners of the state."
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