What does TRAWL mean?

trawl

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to fish using a large net that is pulled along the bottom of the sea or a river

Pronunciation (US): /trɔl/

Pronunciation (UK): /trɔːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "trawl" comes from the Middle Low German word "traghelen," which means "to drag." The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the act of dragging a net through water to catch fish. Today, the word is still used in the fishing industry to describe this method of fishing.

Synonyms: drag, haul, tow

Related Words: crawl, drawl, brawl, snarl, twirl

Example Sentences:

• The fishermen went out to trawl for shrimp.
• The boat trawled the ocean floor for hours.
• She watched as the net was trawled through the water, hoping for a big catch.