gill-netter

[ gil-net-er ]

noun

1. a person who uses a gill net in fishing.
2. a boat used in fishing with a gill net.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gill-netter¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“It’s amazing to me that our state would be so incredibly inconsiderate in proposing such a thing,” said longtime gill-netter Irene Martin of Skamokawa, Wahkiakum County.

From Seattle Times

Joining the armada in a small gill-netter is Louie Ungaro, a former commercial fisherman who is now a member of the Muckleshoot Tribal Council.

From Seattle Times

Greg Johnson, a Columbia River gill-netter who lives in Vancouver, says that many question remain to be answered about the economics and impacts of a fish trap.

From Seattle Times

“It’s cultural,” concludes lifelong Seattle gill-netter Pete Knutson, who daylights as an anthropology professor.

From Seattle Times

“In your thirty years of fishing have you ever had occasion to board another man’s boat, sir? Have you ever, while at sea, tied up to another gill-netter and come aboard for any reason?” “just about never,” said Josiah Gillanders, primping his mustache as he spoke.

From Literature