Synonyms for

Trawler

Verb / ˈtrɔ:lɜ: / Another word for trawler — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A trawler is a large fishing boat used for catching fish with a net called a trawl.

Synonyms & similar words

dragger netter dragger seiner

Example sentences

  1. A trawler went out to sea to catch fish.
  2. The fishermen used their trawler to bring in a big catch.
  3. They spent the whole day on the trawler searching for fish.
  4. His father worked as a captain on a trawler.
  5. The trawler's net was filled with all kinds of fish.

Quotes

  • A trawler is a floating home for a crew, with all the comforts that implies, but it's also a working place that can be very dangerous. - John Burnside
  • I had never seen anything like it. It had a trawler's mast, a square rig, a bowsprit, a stern like a clipper, and a close hand-rail all the way round. - Arthur Ransome
  • The trawler fleet has been losing money for the past 15 years. - John Linder

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