pearler
/ˈpɜrlər/
noun
- A person who dives for or collects pearls from oysters.
- In the 19th century, many pearlers worked along the coasts of Australia.
- The experienced pearler knew exactly where to find the best oysters.
- The pearler spent hours underwater searching for valuable pearls.
- A boat used for pearl fishing.
- The pearler returned to port with a small harvest of pearls.
- The pearler sailed out at dawn with a crew of divers.
- Old photographs show pearlers anchored near the reef.
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