neakes

/niːks/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fishing net or a person who fishes with a net.

“The neakesman carefully laid his nets to catch the day’s fish.”

2. verb

To fish with a net, typically in a small boat.

“The villagers neake in the shallow waters to catch their dinner.”

Synonyms

  • fisherman
  • netter

Antonyms

  • angler