trawler

noun
UK: /ˈtrɔː.lər/
US: /ˈtrɑː.lɚ/

  1. A large fishing boat that drags a net along the sea bottom.

    1. The trawler returned to port with a huge catch of fish.
    2. The environmental group protested the trawler's impact on the delicate seabed ecosystem.

  2. A person who operates or works on a trawler.

    1. The experienced trawler knew the best fishing spots.
    2. As a trawler, he spent months at sea, facing harsh weather conditions.

Synonyms

dragger
trawler verb

  1. To fish with a trawler (a large net dragged along the sea bottom).

    1. They trawler for shrimp in the Gulf of Mexico.
    2. The company was fined for trawlering in a protected marine area near the coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trawler" in English means: A large fishing boat that drags a net along the sea bottom., A person who operates or works on a trawler..

The phonetic transcription of "trawler" is /ˈtrɔː.lər/ in British English and /ˈtrɑː.lɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trawler": dragger.

Example usage of "trawler": "The trawler returned to port with a huge catch of fish.". More examples on the page.