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trawler

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trawl·er  (trôlr)
n.
1. A vessel used for trawling.
2. One who trawls.

trawler [ˈtrɔːlə]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Fishing) a vessel used for trawling
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Fishing) a person who trawls
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.trawlertrawler - a fisherman who use a trawl net      
fisher, fisherman - someone whose occupation is catching fish
2.trawlertrawler - a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish
fishing boat, fishing smack, fishing vessel - a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive
Translations
trawler [ˈtrɔːləʳ] Ntrainera f, barco m pesquero de arrastre
trawler [ˈtrɔːlər] nchalutier m
trawler
n (= boat)Fischdampfer m, → Trawler m
trawler [ˈtrɔːləʳ] npeschereccio (per la pesca a strascico)
trawler [ˈtrɔːləʳ] npeschereccio (per la pesca a strascico)


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"It was my idea," he said, "to hire a steam trawler from Yarmouth.
I tell you, Harve, there ain't money in Gloucester'u'd hire me to ship on a reg'lar trawler.
 
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