longliner

/ˈlɔŋˌlaɪnər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fishing boat or vessel equipped with a long fishing line for catching fish.

“The longliner sailed out to sea to catch the night’s haul of fish.”

2. verb

To catch fish using a long fishing line.

“The fishermen longlined for hours but only managed to catch a few small fish.”

Synonyms

  • angler
  • fisher

Antonyms

  • shortliner