trawlerman

Definition of trawlermannext

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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
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Noun
  • Calling these things bobbers or floats is highly provocative to a fly fisherman.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Where To Shop Check Out Fly Fishing Gear Boca Grande Outfitters has been in operation since 2004 and is the spot for fly fisherman to get kitted out.
    Meredith Lindemon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The identity of the angler who died had not been released as of Sunday, April 5.
    Mark Price April 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The Texas rig just might be a bass angler’s best option for early summer action.
    Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Trawlerman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trawlerman. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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