trawl: Meaning and Definition of

trawl

1. Also called trawl&prim; net&sec;. a strong fishing net for dragging along the sea bottom.
2. Also called trawl&prim; line&sec;. a buoyed line used in sea fishing, having numerous short lines with baited hooks attached at intervals.

1. to fish with a net that drags along the sea bottom to catch the fish living there.
2. to fish with a trawl line.
3. to troll.

1. to catch with a trawl net or a trawl line.
2. to drag (a trawl net).
3. to troll.