kiddle

A fisherman checks his kiddle in the river.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fishing net: "kiddle" refers to a barrier net or a kind of fish-trap, typically set in a river or stream to catch fish. It often consists of a fence or net placed across the water.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The fishermen set a kiddle across the river to catch salmon during the spawning season. (A barrier net placed in the water.)
  • Traditional kiddle designs use wooden stakes and woven nets to guide fish into a trap. (A fish-trap structure.)

Advanced Usage

• Historical context: "kiddle" is an older term, often found in historical or regional descriptions of fishing practices.
  • In medieval England, the use of a kiddle was regulated to prevent overfishing. (A specific type of fishing net historically controlled by law.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kiddle-net (n): a compound word referring to the same type of net, sometimes used synonymously.
  • The kiddle-net was repaired before the annual fish run. (The barrier net for fishing.)

Synonyms

• Fish-trap: a device or enclosure used to catch fish.
• Weir: a low dam or barrier built across a river to divert water or trap fish (though a weir is more permanent and structural).

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with "kiddle" due to its specialized and historical nature.