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Definition of trawler

trawler

/ˈtrɔːlər/
trawl · er
Plural:trawlers
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• noun

1

A commercial fishing boat designed to operate a trawl, a large cone-shaped net dragged along the sea bottom or through the water column at a specified depth.

Example

"The weathered trawler returned to the harbor at dawn with its hold full of cod and haddock."

2

A person who fishes with a trawl net or works aboard a trawling vessel.

Example

"As a seasoned trawler, he knew how to read the shifting currents and ocean floor contours."

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• Rhymes for trawler

• Nearby Words

travesty
travis
trawl
trawler
trawlerman
tray
traybake

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the verb 'trawl' plus the agent suffix '-er'. The base word derives from Middle Dutch 'traghelen' (to drag) or Old French 'troller' (to wander in search of game).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trawler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trawler
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