| 单词 | halfcatch |
| 释义 | > as lemmashalf-catch half-catch adj. of, relating to, or undertaking the hire of a boat and fishing equipment in return for half of the catch. Π 1885 R. MacDonald Crofters' Bill 49 It is a common practice for a crew to hire a boat and nets on what is locally known as the half-catch system. 1982 A. P. Cohen Belonging ii. 23 Mobility between crews is not at all uncommon, particularly among the non-owning half-catch men. half-catch half-catch n. (see quot. 1890). ΚΠ 1890 Daily News 28 Aug. 6/4 What is called the ‘half-catch’ system—i.e., the owner of the boat (who is usually a fisherman) provides the fishing gear, and receives in return half of the total catch of fish. < as lemmas |
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