| trawl | To take fish, or other marine animals, with a trawl. Origin: OF. Trauler, troller, F. Troter, to drag about, to stroll about; probably of Teutonic origin. Cf. Troll. 1. A fishing line, often extending a mile or more, having many short lines bearing hooks attached to it. It is used for catching cod, halibut, etc.; a boulter. 2. A large bag net attached to a beam with iron frames at its ends, and dragged at the bottom of the sea, used in fishing, and in gathering forms of marine life from the sea bottom. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| trawlboat | A boat used in fishing with trawls or trawlnets. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| trawler | 1. One who, or that which, trawls. 2. A fishing vessel which trails a net behind it. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| trawlerman | A fisherman who used unlawful arts and engines to catch fish. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |