line-hauler: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowTechnical (Fishing)
Quick answer
What does “line-hauler” mean?
A person or machine that pulls fishing lines.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person or machine that pulls fishing lines.
A device or system used in commercial fishing to retrieve longlines set with numerous baited hooks.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning. Terminology is identical in UK and US commercial fishing contexts.
Connotations
Purely technical; connotes industrial-scale fishing operations.
Frequency
Equally rare and specialised in both varieties. Almost never used outside the fishing industry.
Grammar
How to Use “line-hauler” in a Sentence
The [ADJECTIVE] line-hauler [VERB] the longline.The crew [VERB] the line-hauler to [VERB].Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “line-hauler” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The deckhand will line-haul the gear after dawn.
- They need to line-haul carefully to avoid snags.
American English
- The crew will line-haul the gear at first light.
- We need to line-haul carefully to avoid snags.
adverb
British English
- The line was hauled in line-haul fashion.
- They worked line-haul fast to beat the weather.
American English
- The line was hauled in line-haul fashion.
- They worked line-haul fast to beat the weather.
adjective
British English
- The line-hauling mechanism was damaged in the storm.
- They ordered new line-haul equipment.
American English
- The line-hauling mechanism was damaged in the storm.
- They ordered new line-haul equipment.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in procurement or operational discussions within commercial fishing businesses.
Academic
Used in fisheries science, marine biology, or maritime technology papers.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Core term for specific machinery in longline fishing vessel specifications and manuals.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “line-hauler”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “line-hauler”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “line-hauler”
- Spelling as 'line-hauler' vs. 'line hauler' (both are used).
- Using it as a general term for any fishing winch.
- Pronouncing 'hauler' as /heɪlə/ instead of /hɔːlə/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is commonly found both hyphenated ('line-hauler') and as an open compound ('line hauler'). Both are acceptable, with the hyphenated form being slightly more common in technical writing.
Primarily, it refers to the machine. However, in informal industry talk, it can occasionally refer to the crew member operating the machine, though 'line-hauler operator' is more precise for a person.
A line-hauler is a specific type of winch designed for the continuous retrieval of a long, baited fishing line (longline). A general winch is for lifting or pulling loads, often with a cable that winds onto a drum.
No. It is a very low-frequency, highly specialised technical term. An English learner would only need it if working in or studying commercial fisheries.
A person or machine that pulls fishing lines.
Line-hauler is usually technical (fishing) in register.
Line-hauler: in British English it is pronounced /ˈlaɪn ˌhɔːlə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈlaɪn ˌhɔːlər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a LINE being HAULed by a machine - a LINE-HAULER.
Conceptual Metaphor
TOOL FOR A SPECIFIC TASK (like a can-opener, but for fishing lines).
Practice
Quiz
In which industry would you most likely encounter the term 'line-hauler'?