Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Bycatches.
Bycatches - 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-catchExample Sentences
"The shrimp trawler accidentally caught several bycatches of juvenile fish."
"The use of turtle excluder devices helps reduce the bycatches in the shrimp industry."
"The fishing regulations aim to minimize the bycatches of endangered species."
"The bycatches of seabirds in longline fisheries can be detrimental to their populations."
"The fishery implemented measures to monitor and report the bycatches of sea turtles."
Word Game Points
Is BYCATCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bycatches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BYCATCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is BYCATCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
No, bycatches is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordBYCATCHES is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is BYCATCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bycatches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBYCATCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.