Trawler: meaning, definitions and examples

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trawler

 

[ หˆtrษ”หlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fishing vessel

A trawler is a type of fishing boat or ship that uses a trawl net to catch fish. Trawlers typically operate by dragging the net through the water, capturing fish in large quantities. They are commonly used in commercial fishing operations, often working in deep sea areas.

Synonyms

fishing boat, fishing vessel, netter

Examples of usage

  • The trawler returned to port with a large catch of shrimp.
  • Many trawlers have been outfitted with modern technology for navigation.
  • During the fishing season, the trawler worked around the clock.
  • The local fleet includes several trawlers that target cod and haddock.

Translations

Translations of the word "trawler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrastรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‰เคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trawler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trawler

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐัƒะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trawler

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒฉใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chalutier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trawler

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท troler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋กค๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณููŠู†ุฉ ุตูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trawler

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trawler

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹–็ฝ‘ๆธ”่ˆน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trawler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถrp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะฐัƒะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trawler

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trawler

Etymology

The word 'trawler' originates from the verb 'trawl', which means to fish by dragging a net through the water. The term 'trawl' itself comes from the Middle English word 'trawlen', meaning to drag along the ground or water. The practice of trawling dates back several centuries, evolving from small, manual fishing techniques to the larger, mechanized vessels we see today. The first trawlers were introduced in England, and by the 19th century, the design and use of these boats had spread to other fishing nations. The ability to capture fish in large quantities revolutionized the fishing industry, leading to both economic growth and concerns regarding overfishing and sustainability.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,287, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.