set net
A 'set net' is commonly used in fishing, where it is anchored in place to catch fish as they swim into it.
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Definition
B2Fishing
(technical)A net anchored in water to trap fish swimming into it.
Example
- Fishermen use a set net to capture large quantities of fish without constantly tending to the equipment.
- The set net remained in place overnight, catching fish as they swam into it.
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