Driftnet (noun)

1. A fishing net that is anchored to the shore or to floats and is allowed to drift freely with the current.
2. A large fishing net that is left to float in the ocean and is used to capture large numbers of fish.

Origin:

Drift + net.

Examples:

1. The driftnet was nearly a mile long and could trap thousands of fish at once.
2. The use of driftnets has been banned by many countries due to their harmful impact on marine life.
3. The driftnet was made of lightweight and durable material that allowed it to float on the surface of the water.
4. The fisherman set the driftnet early in the morning and came back to collect the catch later in the day.
5. The driftnet caught not only the intended fish species but also many other animals, including dolphins and sea turtles.