CEFR B2

longliner

noun

Meaning

A fishing boat that uses a long line with many hooks attached to catch fish.

Examples

The longliner returned to port with a good catch of tuna.
Modern longliners use advanced technology to track their lines.

Synonyms: trawler, dragger, seiner

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longliner (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔŋˌlaɪnər/

Definition

A fishing boat that uses a long line with many hooks attached to catch fish.

Examples

The longliner returned to port with a good catch of tuna.
Modern longliners use advanced technology to track their lines.
Fishermen on the longliner spent days at sea.

How to Use longliner

longliner fishing (collocation): The activity or method of fishing using a longliner. — "Longliner fishing requires specialized equipment and knowledge."
longliner boat (collocation): Referring to the vessel itself. — "The longliner boat was built to withstand rough seas."

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