Synonyms for

Seine

Verb / seɪn / Another word for seine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water by means of floats along the top edge and weights along the bottom.

Synonyms & similar words

seineriver seine dragnet mesh trap web snare

Example sentences

  1. The fishermen used a seine to catch a large school of fish.
  2. We saw a seine hanging on the dock.
  3. The fishermen pulled the seine out of the water and sorted the fish.
  4. The seine was too heavy for one person to lift.
  5. I learned how to use a seine during summer camp.

Quotes

  • The seine was full of fish, a hundred, two hundred, more. - Ernest Hemingway
  • I'd rather be a bird than a fish. I'm not fond of heights, but I like to see where I'm going. The fish don't see nothing but the bottom of the seine. - Willie Nelson
  • A man's got to take a lot of punishment to write a really funny book. - Ernest Hemingway

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