long-liner

noun

long-lin·​er ˈlȯŋ-ˌlī-nər 

: one that fishes with a longline

also : a fishing vessel used in long-lining

Examples of long-liner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many people rely on trawling, directly or indirectly, for work, but small seiners, long-liners, and crab fishermen have major issues with it. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for long-liner

• airliner
• combiner
• designer
• diviner
• eyeliner
• headliner
• pulvinar
• recliner
• refiner
• diner
• finer
• liner