What is another word for fishing net?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪʃɪŋ nˈɛt] (IPA) 
Fishing net is a popular tool that comprises of a web of strings or cords that are connected by knots and meshes. Synonyms for fishing net include catch net, dragnet, gill net, landing net, seine net, shrimp net, trawl net, and scoop net. A catch net is used to capture fish or other marine creatures in a specific area. A dragnet is a long, funnel-shaped net that is used to catch fish swimming in open waters. A gill net is a type of mesh net that is hung from buoys. A landing net is used to scoop up fish that have been caught on a line. Seine net is used in shallow water to encircle fish. Shrimp net is designed to capture shrimps and smaller fish. A trawl net is used to capture fish as well. Lastly, scoop net is specially designed for catching small fish and invertebrates.
