Seining, also known as netting, is a method of fishing that involves throwing a large, cone-shaped net into the water and then pulling it back in to capture fish. However, there are different variations of this method that use different equipment and techniques. For example, beach seining uses a smaller net that is manually thrown by hand, while purse seining uses a large net that is pulled closed like a purse around a school of fish. Other synonyms for seining include trawling, dredging, and gillnetting. These methods all involve using a net or other equipment to capture fish in the water, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the type of fish being caught and the location of the fishing grounds.