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trawler
noun trawl·er \ˈtrȯ-lər\
: a boat that is used for catching fish with a large net (called a trawl)
Full Definition of TRAWLER
1
: a boat used in trawling
2
: a person who fishes by trawling
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First Known Use of TRAWLER
1629
TRAWLER Defined for Kids
trawler
noun trawl·er \ˈtrȯ-lər\
Definition of TRAWLER for Kids
: a boat used for fishing with a large net dragged along the sea bottom
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