gillnet

English

noun
Definitions
  • (fishing) A vertical net, often resting on the sea floor, which entangles fish in the netting, frequently by the gills.

Etymology

Compound from English gill (liquid measure, measure, drink measure for spirits, prostitute, harlot) + English net (network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant).

Origin

English

net

Gloss

network, openwork fabric mesh, neat, elegant

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