Phrase guide

drift net

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A very long fishing net, supported by floats, that drifts with the current behind a fishing boat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a large fishnet supported by floats; it drifts with the current

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fishnet, fishing net

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Asturian: tresmayu — a very long fishing net
  • Catalan: xarxa de deriva — a very long fishing net
  • Finnish: ajoverkko — a very long fishing net
  • Greek: ανεμότρατα (anemótrata) — a very long fishing net
  • Swedish: drivgarn — a very long fishing net