Trawler

Definition

A fishing vessel equipped with a large net called a trawl, designed to catch fish by dragging the net along the ocean floor or through water columns.

Example Usage

The commercial trawler hauled in tons of cod and haddock during the overnight fishing expedition.

Origin

From Middle Dutch 'traghelen' or Old French 'traîl,' meaning to drag.

Fun Fact

Industrial trawling can damage ocean ecosystems by collecting bycatch and disturbing seafloor habitats, making it a subject of environmental controversy.

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