trawler

A noun referring to a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish, or a fisherman who uses such a net.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un navire de pêche équipé d'un chalut pour capturer le poisson, ou un pêcheur qui utilise un tel filet.

1. Fishing boat B1 formal

   A commercial fishing vessel that uses a large net (trawl) to catch fish.

   • The trawler returned to port with a full catch of cod.
   • Modern trawlers are equipped with advanced navigation systems.
   • A fleet of trawlers set out early in the morning.

   🇫🇷chalutier

   Synonymes: dragger

2. Fisherman using a trawl B2 formal

   A person who fishes using a trawl net.

   • The experienced trawler knew the best spots to cast his net.
   • Trawlers often work in harsh weather conditions.
   • He has been a trawler for over twenty years.

   🇫🇷pêcheur au chalut

• trawlers plural form
• trawlers' possessive plural form
• trawler's possessive singular form