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Verb trawl has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTrawlingDefinition: Trawling is a method of fishing that involves pulling a fishing net (called a trawl) through the water to catch fish or other marine organisms. Sense 1: Noun - The act or process of trawling with a fishing net. Example Sentence: The fishermen returned with a bountiful catch after a long day of trawling the ocean. Sense 2: Noun - The type of fishing that uses a trawl net. Example Sentence: Being a deep-sea trawler requires immense strength and expertise in handling the heavy trawl net. Sense 3: Verb - To fish using a trawl net. Example Sentence: The fishing vessel spent hours trawling the seafloor in search of schools of fish. Sense 4: Verb - To search or browse methodically or exhaustively. Example Sentence: She spent all night trawling through the internet to find the perfect gift for her friend. Sense 5: Verb - To comb through or sift with a trawl net in order to collect data or information. Example Sentence: Scientists are trawling the ocean to study the biodiversity of marine life. Related Products: | |||||
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