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trawl

/trɔːl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does trawl mean?

verb, noun

To drag or pull something through the water, typically using a net. A fishing net used for dragging through the water.

Example

"The fishermen used a trawl to catch a large quantity of fish in the ocean."

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