scap net

noun

ˈskap-
: a scoop net for catching bait (as fish or shrimp)

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of scoop net

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“Scap net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scap%20net. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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