trawlnet

/ˈtrɔlˌnɛt/
noun
  1. 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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