Etymology
Origin of seiner
Example Sentences
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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.
From Seattle Times
Her crew and 58-foot purse seiner would soon depart for their salmon fishing season in Southeast Alaska.
From Seattle Times
Charlie Skultka Sr. is the registered owner of the seiner, state records compiled by the Sitka Sentinel show.
From Seattle Times
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.
From New York Times
A judge said, “Seiner continued to overturn nuggets of information while describing the hurdles Dubon had to continue to overcome in his quest to reach the majors. From the $13 cleats, to the bats found on special at a discount department store, you’re internally cheering for Dubon’s success, even though you know he’s already had it.”
From Seattle Times
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