trawler
UK: ˈtrɔːlə | US: ˈtrɔːlər
n. a fishing boat used for trawling (dragging a large net through the water to catch fish)
n. a person who operates or works on a trawler
The word "trawler" derives from the verb "trawl," which originated in the late 14th century from Middle Dutch traghelen (to drag) or Middle Low German traghel (a net). The suffix "-er" is an English agentive suffix, indicating a person or thing that performs the action. Thus, a "trawler" is literally "one that trawls," referring to the boat or the fisherman who drags a net through water to catch fish. The term reflects the practical function of the vessel in commercial fishing.
The trawler returned to port with a full catch of cod.
Modern trawlers are equipped with advanced sonar to locate fish schools.
He worked as a trawler for over twenty years before retiring.
Environmentalists criticize trawlers for damaging the ocean floor.
The storm forced all trawlers to stay docked for safety.