otter trawl

noun

1. a trawl net equipped with otter boards.

Word History and Origins

Origin of otter trawl¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Cape Cod Bay has a considerable Industry in flounder dragging, the fish being taken by a small type of otter trawl.

From Project Gutenberg

In the otter-trawl catch from this ground it will be noted that the positions of the two species are reversed.

From Project Gutenberg

It will be noted that the number of otter-trawl fares from this ground is small.

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