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What is another word for fishing boat?

56 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ fˈɪʃɪŋ bˈə͡ʊt], [ fˈɪʃɪŋ bˈə‍ʊt], [ f_ˈɪ_ʃ_ɪ_ŋ b_ˈəʊ_t]

How to use "Fishing boat" in context?

A fishing boat is a boat used for fishing. Fished boats can differ significantly in size, from small motorboat to large trawler. Fishing boats are classified by their intended use, such as inshore trawler, offshore trawler, or driftboat.

Traditional fishing boats have a variety of methods used to catch fish, including hauling in nets, use of gill nets, casting nets, rod and reel, and traps. For large catches, a trawler may use a system of lines to haul in nets from different depths. Boats can also be equipped with rod and reel for hand fishing.

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