trawlnet
/ˈtrɔlˌnɛt/
noun
- A large net shaped like a cone or bag that is dragged through water behind a boat to catch fish or other sea creatures.
- They repaired the torn trawlnet before heading out for the night's fishing.
- A trawlnet can accidentally catch dolphins and turtles, which is a problem for ocean conservation.
- The fishermen pulled the trawlnet aboard, full of cod and haddock.
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