GILL NET Meaning and
Definition
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A gill net is a type of fishing net that is designed to catch fish by entangling them in its meshes. It consists of a net wall made up of fine threads or monofilament nylon, typically stretched vertically and held in place by floats at the top and weights at the bottom to allow it to hang vertically in the water column. The mesh size can vary, but it is usually designed to allow the head of the fish to pass through while trapping their gills.
When a fish swims into a gill net, it tries to pass through the net wall but becomes entangled in the mesh due to its gills getting caught. As the fish struggles to free itself, it becomes more entangled, making it difficult or impossible for it to escape. Larger fish may exert more force and try to break through the net, but the finer threads or monofilaments are designed to withstand their attempts.
Gill nets are commonly used in both freshwater and marine environments by fishermen to catch various species of fish. They can be set either vertically or horizontally based on the target fish species and fishing method. Gill nets are efficient tools for catching fish, but they are often criticized for their potential negative impacts on non-target species, as they can inadvertently capture and harm other marine life, including dolphins, sea turtles, and seabirds. To mitigate these effects, regulations and fishing practices have been established to control the use of gill nets and protect marine ecosystems.
Common Misspellings for GILL NET
- fill net
- vill net
- hill net
- yill net
- till net
- gull net
- gjll net
- gkll net
- goll net
- g9ll net
- g8ll net
- gikl net
- gipl net
- giol net
- gilk net
- gilp net
- gilo net
- gill bet
- gill met
- gillnet
Etymology of GILL NET
The word "gill net" originates from the Old English word "gylle", which means "a fish's gill", and the Middle English word "net", meaning "a meshed or woven fabric". The term "gill net" combines these words to describe a type of fishing net that is designed to catch fish by snaring them through their gills.
Similar spelling words for GILL NET
- cola-nut gall,
- client,
- glint,
- gilt,
- gillenwater,
- gala night,
- ned kelly,
- goal net,
- two-note call,
- gall, gall-nut,
- gall gnat,
- Gilland,
- kola nut,
- gallant,
- COAL NOTE,
- call note,
- cola nut,
- night call,
- net kill.
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