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BYCATCH

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Bycatch.

Bycatch - as a noun

Unwanted marine creatures that are caught in the nets while fishing for another species

Example: "Thousands of dolphins and porpoises and whales are killed as part of the by-catch each year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
by-catch

Bycatch - as a verb

To catch unintentionally while fishing for something else.

Example Sentences

"The high bycatch rates in some fisheries can lead to significant depleted populations of certain species."
"The fishing industry is constantly exploring new methods to reduce bycatch."
"The use of sonar technology can help identify areas with high bycatch rates."
"Fisheries management plans often include measures to mitigate bycatch."
"Research is ongoing to better understand the extent and impacts of bycatch in different fisheries."
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Word Game Points

Is BYCATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bycatch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BYCATCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is BYCATCH a valid Words With Friends word?
No, bycatch is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
BYCATCH is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is BYCATCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bycatch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BYCATCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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