troll

A noun with multiple meanings: a supernatural creature from Scandinavian folklore; a type of partsong where voices follow each other; a fisherman's lure used in trolling; or the act of angling by drawing a baited line through the water.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: сверхъестественное существо из скандинавского фольклора; тип песни, где голоса следуют друг за другом; рыболовная приманка, используемая при троллинге; или ловля рыбы путём протягивания наживлённой лески через воду.esSustantivo con varios significados: criatura sobrenatural del folclore escandinavo; tipo de canción en la que las voces se suceden unas a otras; señuelo de pesca usado en el curricán; o pesca que consiste en arrastrar un anzuelo cebado por el agua.frNom avec plusieurs sens : créature surnaturelle du folklore scandinave ; type de chanson où les voix se succèdent ; leurre de pêche utilisé pour le traînage ; ou pêche consistant à faire traîner une ligne appâtée dans l'eau.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein übernatürliches Wesen aus der nordischen Mythologie; ein Lied, bei dem Stimmen nacheinander einsetzen; ein Angelköder beim Schleppangeln oder das Schleppangeln selbst; sowie im Internet eine Person, die andere absichtlich provoziert.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: criatura sobrenatural do folclore escandinavo; tipo de canção em que as vozes se sucedem; isca de pesca usada no trollling; ou a pesca por meio de arrasto de linha com isca pela água.zh多义词，指北欧民间传说中的超自然生物（巨魔）；也指一人接一人依次演唱的轮唱歌曲；还指拖钓时使用的渔具拟饵，或拖曳带饵钓线在水中钓鱼的捕鱼方法。arاسم ذو معانٍ عدة: كائن خارق للطبيعة في الفولكلور الإسكندنافي؛ نوع من الأغاني تتتابع فيه الأصوات؛ طُعم للصيد يُستخدم في صيد السمك بالجر؛ أو صيد السمك بسحب خيط مُطعم عبر الماء.

1. Mythological creature B2 formal

   A supernatural being from Scandinavian folklore, often depicted as a dwarf or giant, living in caves or mountains.

   • The old legend tells of a troll living under the bridge.
   • In the story, the troll turned to stone when sunlight hit it.
   • Children were warned about trolls in the deep forest.

   ruТролльestrol (criatura mitológica)frTroll (créature mythologique)deTrollpttrollzh巨魔arالترول

   同义词: goblinmonsterogre

2. Round song C1 formal art

   A musical composition where voices enter one after another, singing the same melody but starting at different times.

   • The choir performed a beautiful troll at the concert.
   • We sang a troll in music class, with each part starting a few bars later.
   • The composer wrote a complex troll for four voices.

   ruКанонesCanon (música)frcanon (musique)deKanonptCânonezh卡农arالكانون

   同义词: canoncatchrotaround

3. Fishing lure B2 formal sport

   A type of bait or artificial lure used in trolling, a method of fishing where a baited line is drawn through the water.

   • He attached a bright troll to his fishing line.
   • The fisherman used a troll to catch a large salmon.
   • Different trolls are designed for different types of fish.

   ruБлеснаesSeñuelo de curricánfrLeurre de pêche à la traînedeSchleppköderptIsca de trollagemzh拖钓假饵arطُعْم الجَرّ

   同义词: baitlure

4. Fishing method B2 formal sport

   The act of fishing by pulling a baited line behind a moving boat.

   • Troll is a popular technique for catching deep-water fish.
   • They spent the afternoon trolling along the coast.
   • The captain slowed the boat for better troll results.

   ruТроллинг (ловля рыбы)esPesca al curricánfrPêche à la traînedeTrollen (Fischerei)ptPesca de corricozh拖钓（钓鱼方式）arالجرّ (صيد الأسماك)

• trolls plural form
• trolls' possessive plural form
• troll's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, означающий ловить рыбу, проводя наживку за лодкой, или в современном неформальном использовании — намеренно публиковать провокационные или оскорбительные сообщения в интернете, чтобы вызвать реакцию.esVerbo que significa pescar arrastrando un señuelo o cebo detrás de una embarcación, o, en el uso informal moderno, publicar deliberadamente mensajes provocativos u ofensivos en internet para provocar una reacción.frVerbe signifiant pêcher en traînant un leurre derrière un bateau, ou, dans l'usage moderne informel, publier délibérément des messages provocateurs ou insultants sur Internet pour susciter une réaction.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo que significa pescar arrastando a isca atrás do barco e, no uso informal moderno, publicar deliberadamente mensagens provocativas ou ofensivas na internet para gerar reação.zh指在船后拖曳鱼饵钓鱼的动词；在现代网络非正式用法中，指故意发布挑衅或侮辱性言论以引发他人反应。arفعل يعني صيد السمك بسحب الطُّعم خلف القارب، وفي الاستخدام الحديث غير الرسمي يعني نشر رسائل استفزازية أو مسيئة عمدًا على الإنترنت لإثارة ردود فعل غاضبة.

1. To move or circulate B2 formal

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

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

   ruКружитьesVagar o hacer vagar en círculosfrse déplacer en tournant / errerdeKreisenptGirarzh盘旋arدار

   同义词: ambledriftmeanderroamsaunterstrolltraipsewander

2. To fish with a moving line B1 formal

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

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

   ruЛовить рыбу на дорожкуesPescar al curricánfrPêcher à la traînedeSchleppfischenptPescar de corricozh拖钓arالصيد بالشبكة الجرّارة الطُعْم

3. To sing in a round C1 formal british

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

   • 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.

   ruПеть канономesCantar en rondafrchanter en canondeIm Kanon singenptCantar em cânonezh轮唱arالغناء بالكَنُون

4. To sing loudly and freely B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruГромко и свободно петьescantar a voz en cuellofrChanter à tue-têtedeLaut und frei singenptCantar alto e livrementezh高声自由地唱arالغناء بصوت عالٍ وبحرية

   同义词: belt outcarolchantwarble

5. To praise in song C1 formal

   To celebrate or praise someone or something through singing.

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

   ruВоспеватьesCantar alabanzasfrchanter les louangesdebesingenptLouvar em cânticozh歌颂arيُغَنِّي بِالمَدْح

   同义词: carolcelebratechantextolglorifylaudsing

6. To speak or recite rapidly C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБыстро говорить или декламироватьesrecitar o hablar rápidamentefrdébiter rapidementdeSchnell sprechen oder rezitierenptFalar ou recitar rapidamentezh快速吟诵arالتحدث أو الإلقاء بسرعة

   同义词: rattle offreel offspout

• trolled past participle
• trolled past simple
• trolling present participle
• trolls third person singular