setline
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set·line
(sĕt′līn′)n.
1. A long fishing line anchored at both ends and bearing baited hooks at regular intervals along its length. Also called trawl, trawl line, trotline.
2. A fishing line affixed at one end to an object on the shore and left unattended.
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setline
(ˈsɛtˌlaɪn)n
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Noun | 1. | setline - a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys) fishing line - a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached |
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