Trawl \Trawl\, v. i. [OF. trauler, troller, F. tr[^o]ter, to
drag about, to stroll about; probably of Teutonic origin. Cf.
Troll, v. t.]
To take fish, or other marine animals, with a trawl.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Trawl \Trawl\, n.
1. A fishing line, often extending a mile or more, having
many short lines bearing hooks attached to it. It is used
for catching cod, halibut, etc.; a boulter. [U. S. &
Canada]
2. A large bag net attached to a beam with iron frames at its
ends, and dragged at the bottom of the sea, -- used in
fishing, and in gathering forms of marine life from the
sea bottom.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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