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trawler

[traw-ler] / ˈtrɔ lər /
NOUN
fisherman
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There are opulent chairs, upholstered in pale yellow; a black and white print of a trawler that nods to Hull's fishing heritage.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

This modest trawler, the Rose of Nevada, no longer contains its doomed crew and yet here it is, without explanation and ready for new fishermen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

The trawler, which had departed from Bangladesh and was bound for Malaysia, "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the agencies said.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

Jens Frederiksen, who works at a fishing business in Nuuk running a big shrimp trawler, said there is a divide in opinion between those in the capital and those in other coastal areas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026

At the far end of the dock, a Norwegian trawler was being loaded with provisions.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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