1. plural of gillnetting; the practice or instances of fishing using gillnets (nets that trap fish by their gills).
Usage: commercial fishing; often used in discussions of fishing methods and regulations

Examples

• Gillnettings in the coastal waters have been restricted to protect endangered salmon populations.
• The fishermen relied on gillnettings as their primary method of catching fish.
• Environmental groups have called for a ban on gillnettings in marine reserves.
• Modern gillnettings use synthetic nets that are more durable than traditional materials.
• The regulations on gillnettings vary significantly between different states and countries.