gangion

noun

gan·​gion

ˈganjēən,

-jə̇n

variants or gangin or less commonly gangen

-jə̇n

plural -s

: one of the short lengths of moderate-weight line that bear hooks and are attached at regular intervals to the groundline of a setline by beckets by heavy twine

Word History

Etymology

alteration of ganging entry 2

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