Meaning of the word trawl in English
What does trawl mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
trawl
US /trɑːl/
UK /trɑːl/
Verb
1.
to pull a large, cone-shaped net through the sea at a deep level behind a special boat in order to catch fish:
Example:
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They trawl these waters for cod.
Noun
1.
a search among a large number or many different places in order to find people or information you want:
Example:
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We did a wide trawl to find the right person to play the part.
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