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noun

Trawl n.

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. (U. S. & Canada)

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.

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Etymology of 'Trawl'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Trawl" Quotes from Famous Books

... full of Shells with the Drudge. The Natives brought to the Ship, and sold to our People, small Cockles, Clams, and Mussels, enough for all hands. These are found in great plenty upon the Sand Banks of the River. In the morning I sent the Long boat to Trawl in the Bay, and one Officer with the Marines and a party of men to Cut wood and haul the Sean, but neither the Sean nor the Trawl meet with any success; but the Natives in some measure made up for this by bringing several Baskets of dry'd or ready dress'd fish; altho' it was none of the best I ...

— Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World • James Cook

Words linked to "Trawl" : trawl net, fishing line, trawl line, fishing net, setline, spiller