trolling

• Substantiv, das eine Methode des Fischens bezeichnet, bei der ein beköderter Köder oder eine Angel vom fahrenden Boot aus durchs Wasser gezogen wird; im Internet auch das absichtliche Provozieren oder Stören von Diskussionen.

A noun referring to the method of fishing that involves drawing a baited line or lure through the water behind a moving boat.

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1. Angling methodB2formal

   A fishing technique where a baited line is drawn through the water behind a moving boat.

   Schleppangeln

   • They spent the afternoon trolling for salmon in the lake.
   • Trolling is an effective way to catch large fish.
   • The fisherman used a special lure for trolling.

   Synonymedraggingtrailing

• Verb, das bedeutet, beim Angeln einen Köder hinter dem Boot herzuziehen; im modernen informellen Gebrauch auch, absichtlich provokante oder beleidigende Beiträge im Internet zu veröffentlichen, um Reaktionen hervorzurufen.

A verb meaning to fish by trailing a baited line behind a boat, or in modern informal usage, to deliberately post provocative or offensive messages online to elicit a reaction.

1. To move or circulateB2formal

   To move around or cause to move in a circular or wandering manner.

   Kreisen

   • The boat trolled slowly around the lake.
   • He trolled the streets looking for a place to eat.
   • The dancers trolled around the maypole.

   Synonymeambledriftmeanderroamsaunterstrolltraipsewander

2. To fish with a moving lineB1formal

   To fish by trailing a baited line behind a moving boat.

   Schleppfischen

   • They spent the afternoon trolling for salmon.
   • The fisherman trolled the lure behind the boat.
   • Trolling is a popular method for catching large fish.

3. To sing in a roundC1formalbritish

   To sing the parts of a round or catch in succession.

   Im Kanon singen

   • The choir trolled the old round beautifully.
   • They trolled the melody, each voice entering in turn.
   • The children trolled a simple song in the classroom.

4. To sing loudly and freelyB2informal

   To sing in a loud, uninhibited, or cheerful manner.

   Laut und frei singen

   • He trolled a sea shanty at the top of his lungs.
   • The group trolled folk songs around the campfire.
   • She trolled happily while doing the dishes.

   Synonymebelt outcarolchantwarble

5. To praise in songC1formal

   To celebrate or praise someone or something through singing.

   besingen

   • The minstrels trolled the king's bravery.
   • They trolled the hero's deeds in a ballad.
   • The poet trolled the beauty of the landscape.

   Synonymecarolcelebratechantextolglorifylaudsing

6. To speak or recite rapidlyC1formal

   To speak or recite in a quick, rolling, or rhythmic manner.

   Schnell sprechen oder rezitieren

   • He trolled off a list of names without pausing.
   • The auctioneer trolled the bids in a rapid voice.
   • She trolled the poem with a rolling cadence.

   Synonymerattle offreel offspout