noun
- Plural of livewell; compartments or tanks in a boat designed to keep fish alive during transport by circulating fresh water.
Usage: fishing; boating
Examples
- The fishing boat has two large livewells to keep the catch fresh throughout the day.
- He filled the livewells with seawater to ensure the fish would survive the trip back to shore.
- Modern bass boats are equipped with aerating livewells that maintain optimal water conditions.
- The tournament rules require all competitors to use functioning livewells during the competition.
- She checked the livewells regularly to make sure the water temperature stayed cool.