gill net (Meaning)
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gill net (n)
a flat fishnet suspended vertically in the water to entangle fish by their gills
Synonyms & Antonyms of gill net
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gill net Sentence Examples
- The fisherman cautiously cast his gill net into the shimmering waters of the lake.
- The taut gill net hung suspended in the water, its mesh capturing any fish that dared to swim into its trap.
- Several unsuspecting salmon were ensnared in the unforgiving gill net.
- The poachers illegally used gill nets to decimate the local fish population.
- The conservation officer confiscated the gill net from the poachers, preventing further harm to the ecosystem.
- The gill net was responsible for the dramatic decline in the number of herring in the bay.
- The injured sea turtle struggled to free itself from the entanglement of the gill net.
- The research vessel deployed a gill net to collect data on the biodiversity of the ocean floor.
- The gill net formed a dangerous obstacle for passing boats, posing a threat to navigation.
- Despite its effectiveness in catching fish, the use of gill nets is often controversial due to its potential harm to marine life.
FAQs About the word gill net
a flat fishnet suspended vertically in the water to entangle fish by their gills
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No antonyms found.
The fisherman cautiously cast his gill net into the shimmering waters of the lake.
The taut gill net hung suspended in the water, its mesh capturing any fish that dared to swim into its trap.
Several unsuspecting salmon were ensnared in the unforgiving gill net.
The poachers illegally used gill nets to decimate the local fish population.
