trawlerman

noun

Definition of trawlermannext
as in fly fisherman

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Recent Examples of trawlerman Nancy Astor meeting trawlermen on the Barbican, 1919 The Box (Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives) But the letters Astor received were not always positive. — Suyin Haynes, Time, 2 Dec. 2019 Last year, its trawlermen landed almost 200,000 tonnes of fish, helping to feed a burgeoning national export market for seafood. — Greg Noone, Smithsonian, 30 Oct. 2019 During last year’s Brexit referendum campaign, a flotilla of trawlermen steamed up the Thames to protest against European Union fishing quotas. — The Economist, 5 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trawlerman
  1. fly fisherman
  2. angler
Noun
  • Barlow is an avid fly fisherman, the newspaper reported — and that makes sense.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • Understanding this basic life cycle is important for fly fishermen.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Definition of fly fisherman
Noun
  • The 50 walleyes also have yellow tags with contact information, just in case they are caught by a lucky angler.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Depredation occurs when a shark steals an angler’s catch off their line, and Florida’s fishers are tired of it.
    — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of angler

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“Trawlerman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trawlerman. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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