trawler

[ traw-ler ]

noun

1. a person who trawls.
2. any of various types of vessels used in fishing with a trawl net.

trawler

/ ˈtrɔːlə /

noun

1. a vessel used for trawling
2. a person who trawls

Word History and Origins

Origin of trawler¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; trawl + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Coastguards received a distress call from the Fraserburgh-registered Odyssey trawler just before 05:30.

From BBC

Another witness, Fabio Cefalù, captain of a trawler, said he was about to go out on a fishing trip when he saw flashes of lightning so he stayed in the harbour.

From BBC

Another witness, Fabio Cefalù, captain of a trawler, says he was about to go out on a fishing trip when he saw flashes of lightning so he stayed in the harbour.

From BBC

He spent three weeks on the trawler and says he was never paid.

From BBC

It was a move blasted by trawler industry groups, which long have had strong council representation.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• fisher