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trawl

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Noun — A large net dragged behind a boat to catch fish.

How to use trawl

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Etymology

From Dutch tragelen, "to pull with a towline" — related to "drag" and "dray."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trawl” mean?

The word “trawl” means a large net dragged behind a boat to catch fish. In plain terms, to trawl is to drag a net for fish, or, more loosely, to search slowly and thoroughly through a lot of stuff.

How do you pronounce “trawl”?

“Trawl” is pronounced trawl (/tɹɔːl/ in IPA).

How do you use “trawl” in a sentence?

Here is “trawl” used in a sentence: “The crew hauled in the trawl full of cod.”

What part of speech is “trawl”?

Depending on how it is used, “trawl” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “trawl” come from?

The word “trawl” comes from Dutch. From Dutch tragelen, "to pull with a towline" — related to "drag" and "dray.".

How many meanings does “trawl” have?

“Trawl” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large net dragged behind a boat to catch fish.

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