cod end

noun

1. sea fishing the narrow end of a tapered trawl net

Word History and Origins

Origin of cod end¹

from cod ²

Example Sentences

It was at the end of the bay, where cliff and beach and sea together form a bag like the cod-end of the trawl net.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides being stronger, the cod-end was covered by flounces of old netting to prevent the rough bottom from chafing it too much.

From Project Gutenberg

For a few seconds dead silence ensued, while the men glanced at the empty cod-end, and at each other.

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