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Definition

noun. fish or other marine creatures caught unintentionally.

Example Sentence

The fisherman threw the bycatch back into the sea. Spelled as one word.

More Example Sentences

Bycatch can harm ocean ecosystems and fish populations.

Synonyms

incidental catch; unwanted catch

Antonyms

ship

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