hand net

English
Vladimir Nabakov's hand net

Noun

hand net (plural hand nets)

  1. A small net that is equipped with a handle and attached to a rim so that the net forms a pouch. This kind of net is used, eg, for trapping butterflies or individual fish.
    Synonyms: dip net, scoop net

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