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seined

 

[ seɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

fishing method

Seined refers to the act of using a seine net to catch fish or other aquatic creatures. This method involves deploying a large net with weights at the bottom and floats at the top, which encloses a designated area in the water. Seine fishing is typically done from a boat or from the shore, and it is popular due to its efficiency in capturing large quantities of fish. The technique can be applied in various water bodies, including oceans, lakes, and rivers. Seining is an ancient fishing technique that has been practiced for thousands of years.

Synonyms

catch, net, trap.

Examples of usage

  • They seined the river to catch salmon.
  • After seining the bay, they had a boat full of fish.
  • We learned how to seine at the fishing workshop.

Translations

Translations of the word "seined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rede de arrasto

🇮🇳 जाल से पकड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 mit einem Netz gefangen

🇮🇩 ditangkap dengan jaring

🇺🇦 пійманий сіткою

🇵🇱 złowiony siecią

🇯🇵 網で捕まえた

🇫🇷 pêché au filet

🇪🇸 atrapado con red

🇹🇷 ağ ile yakalanmış

🇰🇷 그물에 잡힌

🇸🇦 مقبوض عليه بالشبكة

🇨🇿 ulovený sítí

🇸🇰 ulovený sieťou

🇨🇳 用网捕获的

🇸🇮 ujeta z mrežo

🇮🇸 fangað í neti

🇰🇿 торға түсірілген

🇬🇪 ქვემოთ ნასყიდი

🇦🇿 şəbəkə ilə tutulmuş

🇲🇽 atrapado con red

Etymology

The word 'seined' originates from the Old French term 'seine', which itself comes from the Latin word 'sagina', meaning 'to entrap' or 'to ensnare'. It has evolved through usage over centuries, primarily in the context of fishing. The seine net method has been a traditional practice for many fishing cultures around the world, enabling fishermen to capture significant quantities of fish efficiently. The development of seine fishing techniques can be traced back to ancient civilizations, showcasing its importance in human history as a crucial means of sustenance and trade. Today, seining remains a vital technique within commercial and recreational fishing, despite technological advancements.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,200, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.