trawl-net

trawl-net

A fisherman pulls a trawl-net onto the deck of his boat.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of fishing net: "trawl-net" refers to a large, cone-shaped net that is dragged through the water, often along the seafloor, to catch fish or other marine life. It is typically used by commercial fishing vessels.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The fishermen deployed the trawl-net at dawn to catch a large haul of cod. (They used the net by dragging it through the water.)
    • Environmentalists argue that the trawl-net damages the ocean floor and catches unintended species. (The net's use is criticized for its ecological impact.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to use a trawl-net": to employ this specific net for fishing.

    • The crew repaired the trawl-net before the next voyage. (They fixed the net used for bottom trawling.)

  • "trawl-net fishing": the practice or method of fishing with a trawl-net.

    • Trawl-net fishing is a major industry in coastal regions. (This method is economically significant.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Trawl (n): a shorter term for a trawl-net or the act of fishing with one.

    • The trawl was hauled aboard after an hour. (The net was brought onto the ship.)

  • Trawler (n): a boat used for trawling.

    • The trawler left port early in the morning. (The fishing vessel designed for using trawl-nets.)

  • Bottom trawl (n): a specific type of trawl-net dragged along the seafloor.

    • Bottom trawling is a controversial fishing technique. (It disturbs the seabed habitat.)
Synonyms
  • Dragnet: a net pulled through water to catch fish, often used interchangeably with "trawl-net," though dragnets can also be used on land.
  • Fishing net: a general term for any net used in fishing, but "trawl-net" is more specific to its shape and method.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Trawl through: to search thoroughly through something, often by dragging a net or metaphorically.
    • The detective trawled through the documents for evidence. (He searched carefully, as if using a trawl-net.)
Related Idioms
  • Trawl for something: to search for or gather something widely and indiscriminately.
    • The company trawled for new customers by sending mass emails. (They sought customers broadly, like using a trawl-net.)

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