bouet

/buːɛt/ or /buːɛ/ (UK) /buːɛt/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sail or a piece of canvas on a ship or boat.

“The boat’s bouet was torn during the storm.”

2. noun

A type of fishing net or a fishing trap.

“The fisherman used a bouet to catch the large fish.”

Synonyms

  • net
  • sail

Antonyms

  • anchor