seine
What is another word for seine? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A long fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, held up by floats at the top and weighted at the bottom.
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How to use seine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
seine net
seine fishing
Etymology
From Old English seġne, tracing back through Latin sagena to Ancient Greek sagene, "dragnet."
Full origin of seine →Frequently asked questions
What does “seine” mean?
The word “seine” means a long fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, held up by floats at the top and weighted at the bottom. In plain terms, a type of fishing net, or the act of fishing with one; also the name of the river running through Paris.
How do you pronounce “seine”?
“Seine” is pronounced sayn (/seɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “seine” in a sentence?
Here is “seine” used in a sentence: “The fishermen cast a seine along the shallow coastline.”
What part of speech is “seine”?
Depending on how it is used, “seine” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “seine” come from?
The word “seine” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old English seġne, tracing back through Latin sagena to Ancient Greek sagene, "dragnet.".
Is “seine” a common word?
“Seine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “seine” have?
“Seine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, held up by floats at the top and weighted at the bottom.
