runnet

/ˈrʌnɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of net, especially one used for fishing.

“The runnet was made of strong nylon to withstand the ocean currents.”

2. verb

to catch fish using a runnet.

“The fishermen ran a net to catch the large salmon.”

Synonyms

  • net
  • seine

Antonyms

  • landlubber
  • shorebound