Bagnet

/ˈbæɡnɪt/ noun

Definition

A net designed for catching fish or other items by enclosing them in a bag-like pouch.

Etymology

Compound of 'bag' and 'net,' descriptively naming the tool based on its bag-shaped catching mechanism.

Kelly Says

Fishing bagnet designs vary by region—some have elaborate wings that funnel fish into a central bag, and modern versions still use the same 2,000-year-old funnel trap principle.

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