trawler

Meanings

• noun

  A large fishing boat with a trawl net used to catch fish by dragging it through the water.

  - "The trawler sailed out to sea to catch fish."
  - "The fishermen on the trawler worked long hours to fill their quota."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trawler
drawler , drowler , rawler

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Variants

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trawler , trawlers

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old Norse word 'drágva', meaning 'to draw or drag'. The term 'trawler' came into use in the late 18th or early 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The largest trawler in the world is the 'MV Margiris', which is over 183 meters long and can carry over 3,000 tons of fish.

2. Trawlers were used during World War II to lay mines in enemy waters.

3. Some trawlers are equipped with sonar technology to help locate schools of fish.

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Related Concepts

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1. trawl net: A large fishing net used to catch fish by dragging it through the water, typically towed behind a trawler.

2. fishing industry: The business of catching, processing, and selling fish and other seafood.

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Culture

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Trawlers have been an integral part of fishing communities around the world, particularly in countries with a strong fishing industry such as Iceland, Norway, and the United Kingdom. They have been featured in literature, such as Joseph Conrad's 'The Nigger of the 'Narcissus', and in films like 'The Perfect Storm'.

How to Memorize "trawler"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large fishing boat with a net dragging through the water.
   - Visualize the trawler sailing out to sea.
   - Picture fishermen working on the trawler.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trawler' with fishing and the sea.
   - Think of a large fishing boat with a net.
   - Connect the word to the sound of waves and seagulls.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the mnemonic 'Trawler's Trawl Through The Tides To Trap Tasty Tuna.'
   - Use the acronym 'Trawler' - 'T' is for Trawl Net, 'R' is for Rowing, 'A' is for Anchoring, 'W' is for Winching, 'L' is for Loading, 'E' is for Eating, and 'R' is for Returning to port.'

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