trawler

noun

trawl·​er ˈtrȯ-lər How to pronounce trawler (audio)
Synonyms of trawlernext
1
: a boat used in trawling
2
: a person who fishes by trawling

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Peltola has run on banning commercial trawlers to protect local fisheries. — Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 Restrictions on their own harvest are difficult to accept when pollock trawlers are fishing offshore. — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 The Maranello contacted another trawler, the Stradale, on Saturday to report a problem with its fishing gear. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 America's oldest seaport, established in 1623, still works hard for a living, with its trawlers sharing the harbor with whale-watch boats and schooners. — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trawler

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First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trawler was in 1629

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“Trawler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trawler. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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trawler

noun
trawl·​er ˈtrȯ-lər How to pronounce trawler (audio)
: a boat used for trawling

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