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To catch or try to catch fish, typically by using a net or hook and line
“The fishermen set sail early morning to trawl in the open ocean, hoping for a bountiful catch of fresh seafood.”
To search or check extensively or in a systematic manner
“I decided to trawl through countless books at the library, searching for information on ancient civilizations.”
To pull or drag along through the application of steady force
To work slowly and perseveringly, typically at a dull or laborious task
To browse or peruse reading material
Deliberate search or hunt, often exhaustive, to meticulously look for something
“I conducted a thorough trawl through the library archives to find any mention of the elusive author's unpublished works.”
An act of towing a vehicle or boat
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