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Meaning of trawler
A trawler is a fishing boat that uses a trawl net to catch fish.
Etymology of trawler
The word "trawler" originates from the mid-19th century, derived from the word "trawl", which refers to a type of fishing net or the act of fishing with such a net.
The term "trawl" is believed to have come from the Old French word "traule", meaning "to drag" or "to pull", which is related to the Latin word "trahere", meaning "to pull" or "to drag".
Synonyms
boat
vessel
ship
fishing boat
liner
cargo ship
tanker
freighter
cruiser
yacht
sailboat
schooner
ketch
brig
frigate
corvette
destroyer
submarine
tugboat
barge
ferry
trawler boat
fishing vessel
naval ship
merchant ship
passenger ship
container ship
bulk carrier
oil tanker
cargo vessel
fishing trawler
research vessel
patrol boat
speedboat
motorboat
houseboat
catamaran
trimaran
Definitions
- A fishing boat with a trawl net, typically used for commercial fishing.
- * A boat that is used for fishing, especially one that uses a net or lines.
Usage Examples
- The trawler sailed out to sea to catch the day's fish.
- * The fishing village was home to a fleet of trawlers that brought in fresh seafood daily.
- * The research trawler was equipped with state-of-the-art fishing gear and monitoring equipment.
Antonyms
land vehicle
car
truck
bus
train
airplane
helicopter
submarine
speedboat
sailboat
yacht
cruise ship
passenger ship
cargo ship
tanker
freighter
barge
tugboat
ferry
kayak
canoe
rowboat
paddleboat
houseboat
catamaran
trimaran
destroyer
corvette
frigate
naval ship
merchant ship
container ship
bulk carrier
oil tanker