DM+Definitions


 * < **1.** ||< Also called **trawl net.** a strong fishing net for dragging along the sea bottom. ||

//**–verb (used without object)**//
 * < **2.** ||< Also called **trawl line.** a buoyed line used in sea fishing, having numerous short lines with baited hooks attached at intervals. ||
 * < **3.** ||< to fish with a net that drags along the sea bottom to catch the fish living there. ||


 * < **4.** ||< to fish with a trawl line. ||

//**–verb (used with object)**//
 * < **5.** ||< to troll. ||
 * < **6.** ||< to catch with a trawl net or a trawl line. ||


 * < **7.** ||< to drag (a trawl net). ||


 * < **8.** ||< to troll. ||

This is the official definition of trawl. Trawling means to drag and rip up what you are dragging and essentially destroy it. That is were the theme of destruction was triggered in my mind.