seiner

[ sey-ner ]

noun

1. a person who fishes with a seine.
2. a boat used in fishing with a seine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seiner¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; seine + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The diesel Franklin, 67, buys 6,000 gallons at a time for his 58-foot purse seiner costs twice what it did a year ago.

From Seattle Times

Her crew and 58-foot purse seiner would soon depart for their salmon fishing season in Southeast Alaska.

From Seattle Times

Charlie Skultka Sr. is the registered owner of the seiner, state records compiled by the Sitka Sentinel show.

From Washington Times

Charlie Skultka Sr. is the registered owner of the seiner, state records compiled by the Sitka Sentinel show.

From Seattle Times

Once the ship is in motion, there are some delightful flashes of camaraderie among the crew, as Franny is shown the ropes — and knots — of life on a purse seiner, pitched and pestered by North Atlantic storms.

From New York Times