trawl-net

Fortunately, though, the dog-fish had not done quite so much harm as he might; and, after mending a few rents by tying them together with pieces of sennet, which the old sailor had taken the precaution of having ready for such purpose beforehand, the trawl-net was as good as ever, allowing them to "shoot" it again for another dredge.

Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel John B. [Illustrator] Greene

At this order, Dick, who, like Bob, had thought "discretion the better part of valour," and got behind the windlass, in order to have some substantial obstacle between himself and the trawl-net which the

Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel John B. [Illustrator] Greene

"The poor man's donkey, missy, had been eaten by the crabs, but the cart was there, shafts, wheels, and all; and, a nice mess the lot made of the trawl-net, tearing it all to pieces!"

Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel John B. [Illustrator] Greene

Coghlan, as was proper, jumped first, landed on a trawl-net hung up to dry, and, while sprawling helpless in its meshes, was thrust through the thigh with a pike, and with his men -- several also severely hurt -- tumbled back into the boat.

Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes 1886

To Arthur's great delight the speed of the smack was checked, and the busy preparations took up his attention, so that the qualm passed off, and he crept to his brother's side and listened as Josh was explaining the use of the trawl-net, which the men were about to lower over the side.

Menhardoc George Manville Fenn 1870

Old Daygo went forward now, shaking his head at the boys 'progress of hauling in the trawl-net line themselves.

Cormorant Crag A Tale of the Smuggling Days George Manville Fenn 1870

It was a time of intense excitement though for them, and as they watched they saw a windlass turn, and up came the great trawl-irons and the beam, then, dripping and sparkling in the sun, the foot-rope of the trawl-net, and foot after foot emerged with nothing but dripping water.

Menhardoc George Manville Fenn 1870

"But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously.

Menhardoc George Manville Fenn 1870

Jack had for the last ten minutes been busy getting the spare anchor up on deck and fastening to it the wrap of the trawl-net, which was by far the strongest rope they had on board.

A Chapter of Adventures 1867

The trawl-net besides brought up from the bottom some fragments of mammoth tusks, and a large number of pieces of wood, for the most part sticks or branches, which appear to have stood upright in the clay, to judge from the fact that one of their ends was often covered with living bryozoa.

The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II Alexander Leslie 1866