cast net

noun

variants or less commonly casting net
: a circular or conical weighted net designed to be cast mouth downward by hand and withdrawn by lines attached to its margin compare dip net, setnet

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“Cast net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20net. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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