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Purse Seine

Definition: Purse seine refers to a type of fishing net that is used to encircle and capture schools of fish. It consists of a long wall of netting suspended vertically in the water, with floats on the top and weights on the bottom. The net can be drawn together at the bottom, forming a "purse" shape to trap the fish inside.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

- A fishing net consisting of a long wall of netting, floats, and weights, used to encircle and catch schools of fish.

Example sentence: The fishermen used a purse seine to catch a large school of tuna.

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Sense 2:

- A fishing method that involves the use of a purse seine net.

Example sentence: Purse seining is a commonly used fishing technique for catching large quantities of fish.

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Sense 3:

- A type of ship or vessel that is specifically designed for the use of purse seining.

Example sentence: The purse seine operated by the fishing company has the capacity to hold massive amounts of fish.

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Sense 4:

- A localized term in some regions referring to a fishery where purse seining is extensively practiced.

Example sentence: The purse seine in that coastal community has become an essential livelihood for many fishermen.

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