Phrase guide

hand net

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small net that is equipped with a handle and attached to a rim so that the net forms a pouch, used for trapping butterflies or individual fish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dip net, scoop net

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

18 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Asturian: truel — small net
  • Finnish: haavi — small net
  • Galician: trueiro — small net
  • Galician: truel — small net
  • Galician: ganapán — small net
  • Galician: salabardo — small net
  • German: Kescher — small net
  • Greek: απόχη (apóchi) — small net
  • Māori: toemi — small net
  • Norwegian Bokmål: håv — small net
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: håv — small net
  • Portuguese: enxalavar — small net
  • Russian: сачо́к (sačók) — small net
  • Spanish: salabre — small net
  • Swedish: håv — small net
  • Thai: สวิง (sà-wǐng) — small net
  • Thai: ตาข่าย (dtaa-kàai) — small net
  • Ukrainian: сачо́к (sačók) — small net