noun
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a vessel used for trawling
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a person who trawls
Etymology
Origin of trawler
Example Sentences
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The skipper is speaking on his radio - he's looking for fishing trawlers.
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She said theories included it was captured accidentally by a trawler and then thrown overboard, or killed by a whale.
From BBC
At the far end of the dock, a Norwegian trawler was being loaded with provisions.
From Literature
It was a bitterly cold, windy day, and smaller boats had been banned from going out, but this trawler was deemed sturdy enough to withstand the gales.
From BBC
The magazine also highlights cultural sites such as the Hull Maritime Museum, Spurn Lightship and the Arctic Corsair – a former deep-sea trawler that helps tell the port city's story.
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