seine nets

French translation: senne

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English term or phrase:seine net
French translation:senne
Entered by: Olivier San Léandro

09:44 Feb 1, 2005
English to French translations [Non-PRO]
Fisheries / fishery term
English term or phrase: seine nets
fisheries
lialia
Sennes
Explanation:
Domaine(s) : - fishing
fishing gear


anglais seine net
français senne n. f.


Définition :
A net with a small conical bag and long narrow wings. It is rigged with floats and weights. When fishing a triangular pattern is made, laying first several coils of rops, dependent on conditions, then the net, and finally more rope. Both ropes are hauled, and any fish in the area enclosed are frightened into the bag.
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Sennes


Explanation:
Domaine(s) : - fishing
fishing gear


anglais seine net
français senne n. f.


Définition :
A net with a small conical bag and long narrow wings. It is rigged with floats and weights. When fishing a triangular pattern is made, laying first several coils of rops, dependent on conditions, then the net, and finally more rope. Both ropes are hauled, and any fish in the area enclosed are frightened into the bag.



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Olivier San Léandro
Local time: 04:43
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agree  Mark Nathan: see my question http://www.proz.com/kudoz/261339?float=1
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agree  GILLES MEUNIER
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