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catchpoll


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of fishing net used to catch fish by encircling them and lifting the net to bring the fish to the surface.

    - "The fisherman cast his catchpoll into the water."
    - "The catchpoll was successful in catching a large number of fish."

Variants
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catchpole , catchpolees , catchpoles , catchpoll , catchpolles , catchpolls
Etymology
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From Old English 'ceap' meaning 'purchase' and 'pol' meaning 'pole'. Originally used to refer to a type of fishing pole or rod.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'catchpoll' is believed to have originated from Old English.

  2. The word 'catchpoll' is derived from the words 'ceap' and 'pol' which mean 'purchase' and 'pole' respectively.


Related Concepts
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  1. fishing net: A device used to catch fish by enclosing them in a net.

  2. fishing pole: A long rod used to catch fish by attaching a line with a hook and bait.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'catchpoll' has been used metaphorically to describe someone who catches or captures people or situations. In art, there are depictions of fishermen using catchpolls to catch fish.

How to Memorize "catchpoll"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a fisherman standing by the water, holding a long pole with a net attached to the end. Visualize him casting the net into the water and bringing it back up with a catch of fish.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'catchpoll' with the image of a fisherman and a net.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Catch 'em all' to remember the word 'catchpoll'.


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