bow net
A 'bow net' is a versatile trapping device used in various forms for capturing birds, marine animals, and small game.
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Definition
B2Hunting
(technical)A clam-shaped net used for trapping birds, often set open and baited, then closed by a triggered mechanism.
Example
- The hunter set up a bow net to catch hawks using a pigeon as bait.
B2Fishing
(technical)A cylindrical trap with a funnel-shaped entrance used for catching lobsters.
Example
- Fishermen lowered the bow net into the water to capture lobsters.
B2General
(technical)A net held open by a bow-shaped frame, used for catching small animals or fish.
Example
- He used a bow net to trap small game during the hunting season.
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