Seine (noun)

1. A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water with weights at the bottom and floats at the top, used for encircling and catching fish.
2. A method of fishing using a seine.

Origin:

The word 'seine' originated in the 13th century and is derived from the old french word 'seine', meaning 'a type of fishing net'.

Examples:

1. The fisherman set a seine in the river to catch fish.
2. The seine was raised, bringing in a large catch of salmon.
3. The seine was made of strong, durable rope and mesh.
4. The fisherman used the seine to haul in a huge school of anchovies.
5. The seine was a traditional method of fishing in the region.