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Trawl Net

Definition

A trawl net is a large, cone-shaped fishing net that is used by fishermen to catch fish and other marine creatures by dragging it along the seabed or through the water.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Senses

1. A type of fishing net used to catch fish and other marine creatures.
2. The act of using a trawl net to catch fish.

Usages

Popular Usage

In popular usage, a trawl net refers to a specific type of fishing net.

Example Sentence

"The fishermen headed out to sea with a trawl net to catch a large quantity of fish."

Local Usage

In local usage, 'trawl net' might refer to a specific fishing technique used by fishermen in a particular region.

Example Sentence

"The local fishermen skillfully maneuvered their trawl net to catch shrimp near the coast."

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