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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gillnet

/ˈɡɪlnɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does gillnet mean?

noun

A type of fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, with the mesh size adjusted to catch fish of a certain size. It is often used to catch salmon and other large fish.

Example

"The fishermen used a gillnet to catch a large salmon in the river."

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