trawl
6 synonyms for trawl, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large net dragged behind a boat to catch fish.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use trawl
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
trawl the internet
trawl through records
a fishing trawl
Etymology
From Dutch tragelen, "to pull with a towline" — related to "drag" and "dray."
Full origin of trawl →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.
