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drift net

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drift net
n.
A large fishing net buoyed up by floats that is carried along with the current or tide.
drift net
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Fishing) a large fishing net supported by floats or attached to a drifter that is allowed to drift with the tide or current
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Noun1.drift net - a large fishnet supported by floats; it drifts with the current
fishing net, fishnet - a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in


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