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lol NialScorva
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Or an endoscope, perhaps?
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So a trawler is like a troller on steroids. ![]() Maybe that does describe the original poster! Haul in a boatload in one fell swoop! Merriam-Webster Main Entry: 1trawl Function: verb intransitive senses 1 : to fish with a trawl 2 : TROLL 2 transitive senses : to catch (fish) with a trawl Main Entry: 2trawl Function: noun 1 : a large conical net dragged along the sea bottom in gathering fish or other marine life 2 : SETLINE Main Entry: 1troll Pronunciation: 'trOl Function: verb Etymology: Middle English Date: 15th century transitive senses 1 : to cause to move round and round : ROLL 2 a : to sing the parts of (as a round or catch) in succession b : to sing loudly c : to celebrate in song 3 a : to fish for by trolling b : to fish by trolling in <troll lakes> c : to pull through the water in trolling <troll a lure> intransitive senses 1 : to move around : RAMBLE 2 : to fish by trailing a lure or baited hook from a moving boat 3 : to sing or play in a jovial manner 4 : to speak rapidly - troll�er noun _____________________ Yes, I know I'm anal about definitions. Sorry. ![]() |
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