trotline

trot·line

T0381300 (trŏt′līn′)n. See setline.

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[Perhaps from trot.]

trotline

(ˈtrɒtˌlaɪn) n (Angling) angling a long line suspended across a stream, river, etc, to which shorter hooked and baited lines are attached. Compare trawl² See also setline

trot•line

(ˈtrɒtˌlaɪn)

n. a strong fishing line strung across a stream, or deep into a river, having individual hooks attached by smaller lines at intervals. [1825–35; perhaps trot¹ + line¹]

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Noun

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trotline - a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)setline, trawl, trawl line, spillerfishing line - a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached