landing net

American  

noun

Angling.

1. a small, bag-shaped net with a handle at the mouth, for scooping a hooked fish out of the water and bringing it to shore or into a boat.

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landing net British  

noun

1. angling a loose long-handled net on a triangular frame for lifting hooked fish from the water

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Etymology

Origin of landing net

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

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landing net

Soon, Zach had the fish to the surface and dad scooped it up with a landing net.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 19, 2014

Pitts grabbed the long-handled landing net and charged forward.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 2, 2014

Once captured in the landing net, lying on the deck of the boat, you need sunglasses to look at them even during the darkest days of winter.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2011

Little Tim followed instructions, and Mr. Bangs deftly slid the landing net under the prize.

From The Rival Campers Ashore The Mystery of the Mill by Smith, Ruel Perley

With that she settled down to her work and in a few moments had the pleasure of floating the fish into the landing net, Cal wading out to intercept it.

From Chiquita, an American Novel The Romance of a Ute Chief's Daughter by Tileston, Merrill