dragnet; hand-drawn net
A type of fishing net pulled by hand, often used in shallow waters. Compare 引き網 (ひきあみ), which is a broader term for dragnets.
See also: 引き網 (ひきあみ)
The fishermen used a hand-drawn net to catch fish in the shallows.
Compound of 手繰り (てぐり, 'hand-pulling') + 網 (あみ, 'net'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term transparently describes a net pulled by hand.