fyke

noun
\ ˈfīk How to pronounce fyke (audio) \

Definition of fyke

: a long bag net kept open by hoops

Examples of fyke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The yield, captured in about 24 hours in a single fyke net on the western shore of McDermott, was impressive. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Can the walleye population rebound in McDermott Lake if bass and panfish are reduced?," 30 June 2018

First Known Use of fyke

1832, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fyke

Dutch fuik

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