gillnet means A vertical net, often resting on the sea floor, which entangles fish in the netting, frequently by the gills.
gillnet is pronounced /ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/.
Etymology
From gill + net.
noun
- A vertical net, often resting on the sea floor, which entangles fish in the netting, frequently by the gills.
verb
- To fish using a gillnet.