overloup

/ˈoʊvəluː/ (OH-vuh-loo)

Definitions

1. noun

a type of fish trap used in parts of Asia and Europe.

“The fisherman explained the intricacies of the overloup to his apprentice.”

2. verb

to catch fish using a type of fish trap, especially an overloup.

“The villagers overlouped in the nearby river to catch their evening meal.”

Synonyms

  • fish trap
  • seine

Antonyms

  • fish repellent