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trolled

/troʊld/

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verb

Examples :

"He trolled through the park, enjoying the sunshine and watching the children play. "

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To trundle, to roll from side to side.

Examples :

"The heavy barrel, dislodged from its stand, trolled down the ramp with a dangerous rumble, threatening to crush anything in its path. "

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To draw someone or something out, to entice, to lure as if with trailing bait.

Examples :

"The fisherman trolled a lure behind his boat, hoping to attract a large tuna. "

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(by extension) To fish using a line and bait or lures trailed behind a boat similarly to trawling; to lure fish with bait.

Examples :

"The fisherman trolled for salmon in the lake, hoping to catch a big one. "

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To angle for with a trolling line, or with a hook drawn along the surface of the water; hence, to allure.

Examples :

"The fisherman trolled his lure slowly behind the boat, hoping to attract a hungry lake trout. "

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To fish in; to try to catch fish from.

Examples :

"We trolled the lake all afternoon, hoping to catch some trout, but didn't get a single bite. "

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To stroll about in order to find a sexual partner.

Examples :

"He spends most of his waking hours trolling on WIRE."

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verb

Examples :

"He trolled the online study group by posting fake exam answers to upset everyone. "

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(by extension) To incite anger (including outside of an Internet context); to provoke, harass or annoy.

Examples :

"My little brother trolled me by hiding my shoes right before I had to leave for school. "

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To move circularly; to roll; to turn.

Examples :

"The children trolled the ball across the playground. "

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To send about; to circulate, as a vessel in drinking.

Examples :

"The host trolled the punch bowl around the room, offering each guest a refreshing drink. "

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To sing the parts of in succession, as of a round, a catch, and the like; also, to sing loudly, freely or in a carefree way.

Examples :

"The children trolled the song "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" while paddling their canoe down the river, each starting a new verse as the previous one sang on. "

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