Fyke definition

fīk

A long, bag-shaped fishing net held open by hoops.

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A fishnet in the form of a long bag reinforced with hoops.

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(fishing) A type of fish-trap consisting of tubular nets that are supported by hoops.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

fyke

Plural:

fykes

Origin of fyke

Dutch fuik from Middle Dutch fūke

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition