scoop n Cp OED ~-net (1792-1883), DA ~ 3 (1758-1896) for comb in
sense 3.
1 1984 KELLAND 128 He boarded the first dory he
found that was equipped with oars, tholepins and scoop.
3
Comb ~ net: a circular net, resembling a 'dip net' but larger and employed by two
men (1975 BUTLER 180).
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