trawl

English

/tɹɔːl/, /tɹɔl/

noun
Definitions
  • A net or dragnet used for trawling.
  • A long fishing line having many short lines bearing hooks attached to it; a setline.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish traghelen (drage).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

traghelen

Gloss

drage

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