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Vocabulary Entry
trawler
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of fishing boat that uses a net dragged through the water to catch fish.
Example Sentences
"The trawler returned to the harbor loaded with fresh seafood."
"Many trawlers work during the night to catch fish in bulk."
"The local fishing community relies heavily on trawlers for their livelihood."
V
verb
To fish using a trawler or to draw something through water or air.
Example Sentences
"The fisherman will trawl the bay to catch shrimp."
"They decided to trawl the internet for information on local fishing regulations."
"The researchers trawled through the data to find significant patterns."