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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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