Trawl: meaning, definitions and examples

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trawl

 

[ trษ”หl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

fishing method

To trawl means to fish with a net that is dragged along the bottom of a body of water. This method is commonly used to catch fish and other marine creatures on a large scale. Trawling can also refer more generally to searching thoroughly for something, whether in the sea or in a more metaphorical sense. The practice of trawling is often debated due to its impact on marine ecosystems.

Synonyms

drag, fishing, search, sift

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen trawl the ocean for shrimp.
  • She decided to trawl through the data for useful insights.
  • They trawled the bay to find the best fishing spots.
Context #2 | Noun

fishing technique

A trawl is the net used in the trawling process. It is designed to capture a large amount of fish or seafood at once and is typically pulled behind a boat. Trawls can vary in size and design depending on the target species and conditions of the fishing area. The term can also refer to the act of using such a net in fishing.

Synonyms

dragnet, net, seine

Examples of usage

  • The trawl was filled with various types of fish.
  • They used a large trawl to catch the schools of tuna.
  • The marine biologist studied the effects of trawls on fish populations.

Translations

Translations of the word "trawl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrastar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฒ เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schleppen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menangkap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัะณั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciฤ…gnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใใšใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traรฎner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrastrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผklemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรกhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลฅahaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vleฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™kmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrastrar

Etymology

The word 'trawl' originates from the Middle English term 'trawlen', which means 'to drag or pull'. This is connected to the Old English 'tragian', meaning 'to draw, pull'. The term was first used in the maritime context to refer to a fishing technique where nets were dragged through water to catch fish. As fishing technology advanced, the concept of trawling became more formalized, particularly in the 19th century, with the development of steam-powered trawlers. Over time, trawling has evolved into various methods and types, impacting both the fishing industry and marine conservation efforts. The usage of the word has broadened to include more general searches, reflecting the act of thoroughly examining or sifting through resources for information.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,641, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.