noun
- the act or practice of fishing using a dip net, a handheld net on a long handle used to scoop fish from the water
Usage: common in recreational and subsistence fishing
verb
- to fish using a dip net; to catch fish by scooping them with a handheld net
Usage: present participle of dipnet
Examples
- Dipnetting for salmon is a popular summer activity in Alaska.
- The children enjoyed dipnetting in the shallow stream near their cabin.
- He spent the afternoon dipnetting for trout in the river.
- Dipnetting requires patience and a steady hand to scoop the fish quickly.
- Many states regulate dipnetting seasons to protect fish populations.
- She was dipnetting when she spotted a large bass near the rocks.