Seine: meaning, definitions and examples

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seine

 

[ seษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fishing net

A seine is a type of fishing net that is used to catch fish by surrounding them. It can be set vertically in the water, allowing fish to be caught by drawing the ends together. This method is commonly used in both commercial and recreational fishing.

Synonyms

fishing net, net, trawl.

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen used a seine to catch the shoal of fish.
  • Using a seine net, they managed to gather a large haul of shrimp.
  • The bright colors of the seine made it easy to spot in the water.
Context #2 | Verb

to fish

To seine means to fish using a seine net. It typically involves surrounding a school of fish and pulling the net to capture them. This technique can be performed from boats or from the shore.

Synonyms

catch, fish, net.

Examples of usage

  • They plan to seine the river this weekend.
  • He seined the pond to find out what kind of fish lived there.
  • We seined the currents to see what we could catch.

Translations

Translations of the word "seine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jaring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ถฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ red

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรญลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mreลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ net

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™bษ™kษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ red

Etymology

The word 'seine' originates from the Latin word 'sagina', which means 'to enclose'. It transitioned through Old French into Middle English, where it maintained the meaning related to fishing. In fishing terminology, the seine net has been utilized since antiquity, evolving in design and use across different cultures. Specifically, seine nets were prominent in ancient practices along rivers and coastal areas, allowing for efficient trapping of various fish species. The term has maintained its relevance in both commercial and sustainable fishing practices today, emphasizing its importance in the fishing industry and cultural traditions related to fishing. The adaptation of seine fishing methods has also contributed to discussions about environmental conservation and responsible fishing techniques.