Definitions

1. noun

A fishing net that is drawn through the water, typically towed behind a boat.

“The fishermen used a large trawl to catch a bounty of fish that night.”

2. verb

To search or explore an area, typically in a methodical or systematic way.

“The team had to trawl through the old documents to find any relevant information.”

3. verb

To pull or drag something through the air or a liquid, typically with a force that is not very strong.

“The wind tried to trawl the leaves across the yard, but they remained rooted.”