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trawl


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noun

Definition of TRAWL

1
: a large conical net dragged along the sea bottom in gathering fish or other marine life
2
: setline
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First Known Use of TRAWL

1759

Other Hunting and Fishing Terms

chum, covert, creel, flense, pitfall, seine, skulk, spoor

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