dragger

/ˈdrægər/
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Other forms: draggers

Definitions of dragger
  1. noun
    someone who pulls or tugs or drags in an effort to move something
    synonyms: puller, tugger
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    type of:
    worker
    a person who works at a specific occupation
  2. noun
    a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish
    synonyms: trawler
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    type of:
    fishing boat, fishing smack, fishing vessel
    a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive
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