seiner

[sey-ner]

noun

1. a person who fishes with a seine.

2. a boat used in fishing with a seine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seiner¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; seine + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The diesel Franklin, 67, buys 6,000 gallons at a time for his 58-foot purse seiner costs twice what it did a year ago.

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Her crew and 58-foot purse seiner would soon depart for their salmon fishing season in Southeast Alaska.

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Charlie Skultka Sr. is the registered owner of the seiner, state records compiled by the Sitka Sentinel show.

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Once the ship is in motion, there are some delightful flashes of camaraderie among the crew, as Franny is shown the ropes — and knots — of life on a purse seiner, pitched and pestered by North Atlantic storms.

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Jake Seiner took top honors in feature writing for Mauricio Dubon’s journey from Honduras to Major League Baseball.

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