Definition

To catch fish using a large net that is drawn through the water.

Example

They decided to seine the river to catch some fish for dinner.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to seine at the lake near our house?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

It's a fun way to catch fish if you have the right net.

We should definitely give it a shot this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, with weights at the bottom and floats at the top, used to catch fish by enclosing them when the ends are pulled together.

Example

The fishermen used a seine to catch a large number of fish in the river.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a seine being used for fishing?

Yeah, it’s quite fascinating to watch how they catch fish with it.

I heard it can catch a lot of fish at once if done right.

Definition

To catch fish using a large net that is held open by floats and weights.

Example

The fishermen decided to seine the river to gather more fish for the market.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to seine for fish at the lake?

No, I haven't, but it sounds like fun!

It's actually a great way to catch a lot of fish quickly.

Root Explanation

The word 'seine' comes from Old French 'seine' (meaning a fishing net), which is derived from Latin 'sagina' (meaning a net or a trap). The word 'seine' refers to a type of fishing net used to catch fish by encircling them.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large net used for fishing — that's what a 'seine' is, coming from the Old French word for a fishing net.

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