word
Trawler
TRAW-lur
/ˈtrɔːlɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
trawler
Dictionary meaning
A fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish.
Examples
- We operate a trawler but we don't do bottom trawling because it is harsh on the ecosystem.
Synonyms: dragger
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