kellet

/ˈkɛl.ɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A kellet is a type of fishing net or a technique used to catch fish, especially cod, by weighing down the net and then lifting it to the surface.

“The fishermen used the kellet method to catch a large haul of cod off the coast of Scotland.”

Synonyms

  • net
  • trawl

Antonyms

  • freedom
  • release