Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trawlerman
Noun
/ˈtrɔːləˌmæn/
Definition
A trawlerman is a person who operates a trawler, a fishing vessel that drags nets through the water to catch fish and other seafood.
Examples
- The trawlerman set out early in the morning to catch cod.
- After a long day at sea, the trawlerman returned with a full catch.
- Many families rely on the work of trawermen for their livelihood.
Meaning
The term specifically refers to someone who is involved in the fishing industry, particularly in the practice of trawling, which involves using large nets to capture fish.
Synonyms
- Fisherman
- Commercial fisher
- Netter
