Nautical Term: Breadth, molded

Definition of Breadth, molded

Molded Breadth, also referred to as net breadth, denotes the width of a ship’s net or canvas when it is spread out to its fullest extent. For instance, in the following paragraph, Molded Breadth is used to describe the width of a fishing net:

The fishermen cast their nets into the clear waters of the bay. The nets, made of strong and durable twine, were spread out to their fullest Molded Breadth, ensuring that they covered as much area as possible and maximized the chances of catching a large number of fish.

Explore other nautical terms:

Head back to the Nautical Dictionary

Take a Tour With Us!

Recommended Reading