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trolling

/ˈtroʊlɪŋ/

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verb

Examples :

"He spent the afternoon trolling along the beach, collecting seashells and enjoying the warm sun. "

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To trundle, to roll from side to side.

Examples :

"The toddler was trolling back and forth in the shopping cart, nearly tipping it over. "

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

Examples :

"He was trolling for information about the upcoming test by asking his classmates subtle questions. "

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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 spent the afternoon trolling for salmon in the bay, hoping to catch a big one. "

fish nautical sailing sport

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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 was trolling for salmon in the lake, hoping to catch a big one by slowly dragging his lure through the water. "

fish nautical sailing sport

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verb

To fish in; to try to catch fish from.

Examples :

"The fisherman was trolling the lake, hoping to catch some trout. "

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verb

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 was trolling the comments section of the cooking blog, posting rude and unhelpful remarks just to upset people. "

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

Examples :

"My little brother was trolling me by repeatedly hiding my phone. "

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verb

To move circularly; to roll; to turn.

Examples :

"The fisherman was trolling the lake, hoping to catch a fish by dragging his lure behind the boat. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The innkeeper was trolling the large tankard of ale around the table, offering each patron a generous pour. "

drink nautical sailing

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verb

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 choir was trolling the melody of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," each section joining in after the previous one. "

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noun

The act of one who trolls (in various senses).

Examples :

"The online forum was shut down due to excessive trolling and harassment. "

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