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Examples of dip net in a Sentence
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Use dip nets and seine nets to study the aquatic life living amongst the mangroves in these salt marsh areas.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Use dip nets and seine nets to study the aquatic life living in this freshwater, riverine ecosystem.
—Shark Week Paddle, 9-11 a.m. July 23, Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, Sleepy Hollow Access, 3251 N. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Swimming lessons and dip nets might sound like tiny changes in the face of global climate trends, but these are the kinds of local adaptations that will help communities thrive in a warming world.
—Joseph Lee, Vox, 3 July 2024
Important Michigan fishing regulations Lawful fishing methods include artificial lights, bait, bow fishing, crayfish, dip nets, drop-shotting, gaffs, hand nets, hook-and-line fishing, hoop nets, spearing and minnows for personal use.
—Mika Travis, Detroit Free Press, 26 July 2023
The only significant elver fishery in the United States is located in Maine, where anglers dip nets for the baby eels at night in streams and rivers.
—Paul Richards, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2023
Dippers must have their own container, use a dip net and have a valid 2023 Oregon fishing license.
—The Oregonian, oregonlive, 30 Mar. 2023
On a cold June morning, Brigham watches proudly at the scaffolds as her 23-year-old nephew, Brigham Campbell, fights a large Chinook salmon thrashing about in his dip net.
—Deepa Bharath, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022
With a small dip net, the researcher tried to catch one.
—Jeff Wheelwright, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2012
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Word History
First Known Use
1820, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near dip net
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“Dip net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dip%20net. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
dip net
noun
: a small bag-shaped net with a handle that is used especially to scoop small fish from the water
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