lobster pound

Saltwater holding pen

A lobster pound is an enclosed area of seawater—typically a fenced-off cove or large tank—where live lobsters are kept until sold or shipped.

The term also refers to a business that operates such a facility, often combining wholesale storage with a retail restaurant: We stopped at a lobster pound on the coast of Maine.

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  • shellHard outer covering
  • seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
  • trapDevice for catching animals
  • tankLarge storage vessel

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HOLDING vs. HARVESTING

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Vessel for trapping crustaceans

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CAPTIVITY vs. FREEDOM

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Sea far from shore

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COMMERCIAL SCALE vs. RETAIL/DISPLAY

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Live seafood enclosure

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