drift net

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Synonyms: driftnet, draft net, driftlet, drift nets, lift net

Antonyms: driftnet, draft net, driftlet, drift nets, lift net

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|fishing}} A very long fishing [[net]], supported by [[float]]s, that drifts with the current behind a [[fishing boat]].

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