trolling
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- noun
- /ˈtrɔlɪŋ/
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trolling
- When trolling for salmon, it's important to adjust the speed of the boat to entice the fish to bite.
- trolling motor
- trolling boat
- trolling rig
Examples
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The specific application I am seeking is making use of a high-thrust trolling motor on a small sailboat.
Blog text (18) -
I am a newbie angler with my first trolling gear.
Blog text (18) -
Will a trolling motor make electrical power and charge a battery if it is pulled through the water?
Blog text (18) -
First, the low burble of the trolling motor.
Fiction book (1993) -
Two heavy trolling rods were stuck in rod holders on the fighting chairs.
Academic text (1997) -
The seas grew tall, and the two boats jogged in tandem to put their trolling poles down.
Fiction book (1996) -
Shoreline fishing with pole and line, trolling, spearfishing, throw netting, and crab netting are all popular activities of noncommercial fishermen.
Academic text (1993) -
Many anglers prefer trolling over other fishing methods because it allows them to cover a larger area of water.
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Using a brightly colored lure can increase your chances of success when trolling in deep waters.
Synonyms
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6.9
A bait used for fishing by dragging it behind a moving boat
Compounds
- Jargon
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8.9
To use patents to demand money from companies without making the product
How Active
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Trolling for fishing comes from an old word that meant 'to roll' or move slowly. Fishermen drag a baited line behind a moving boat, so trolling means fishing by slowly pulling a bait through the water.