crab net

Seafloor creature catcher

A crab net is a mesh trap or scoop used to catch crabs.

Ring nets lie flat on the seafloor and are pulled up when crabs crawl onto the bait.

Dip nets have long handles for scooping crabs from shallow water or off pilings: He grabbed the crab net when he saw one near the dock.

Related
  • trapDevice for catching animals
  • meshInterlocking open weave
  • chicken wireThin hexagonal metal mesh
  • baitLure for prey
  • dockMooring structure at water's edge

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fishing/harvesting method

crab netfishing rod

Tackle for catching fish

fishing pole · fly rod · speargun · harpoon · trawl net

Family

crab, net, crabs, crabbed, crabbing, crabby, nets, netted, netting

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G