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Trolling
see synonyms of trollingNoun
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Trolling
see synonyms of trollingverb
1. angling
a.
to draw (a baited line, etc) through the water, often from a boat
b.
to fish (a stretch of water) by trolling
c.
to fish (for) by trolling
2.
to roll or cause to roll
3. archaic
to sing (a refrain, chorus, etc) or (of a refrain, etc) to be sung in a loud hearty voice
4. (intransitive) British informal
to walk or stroll
5. (intransitive) homosexual slang
to stroll around looking for sexual partners; cruise
6.
to post deliberately inflammatory messages about (someone) online
noun
7.
the act or an instance of trolling
8. angling
a bait or lure used in trolling, such as a spinner
9.
a person who posts deliberately inflammatory messages online
noun
(in Scandinavian folklore) one of a class of supernatural creatures that dwell in caves or mountains and are depicted either as dwarfs or as giants
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Trolling
see synonyms of trolling verb transitive
1.
to roll; revolve
2.
a.
to sing the parts of (a round, catch, etc.) in succession
b.
to sing lustily or in a full, rolling voice; chant merrily
3.
a.
to trail (a lure, bait, etc.) through the water in fishing from a slowly moving boat
b.
to fish in (a lake, etc.) by this method
verb intransitive
4. Rare
a.
to speak fast
b.
to wag
said of the tongue5.
to sing in a round, catch, etc.
6.
a.
to sing lustily or in a full, rolling voice
b.
to be uttered in such a voice
7.
to fish with bait or a lure trailed on a line behind a slowly moving boat
8.
to roll, spin, or whirl
noun
9.
a song having parts sung in succession; round
10.
a.
the method of trolling in fishing
b.
a lure, or a lure and line, used in trolling
noun
Folklore
any of a race of supernatural beings, variously conceived of as giants or dwarfs, living underground or in caves
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Trolling
see synonyms of trollingv. trolled, troll·ing, trolls
v.tr.
1.
a. To fish for by trailing a baited line from behind a slowly moving boat.
b. To fish in by trailing a baited line: troll the lake for bass.
c. To trail (a baited line) in fishing.
2.
a. To move around in (an area) or go to (different places) searching for something: "The players cautiously refrain from saying anything candid to the press trolling the clubhouse" (David Grann).
b. To examine or search through: trolling the classifieds for a cheap car.
3. Music
a. To sing in succession the parts of (a round, for example).
b. To sing heartily: troll a carol.
4. To post inflammatory or irrelevant material on (an electronic forum) to provoke responses.
v.intr.
1. To fish by trailing a line, as from a moving boat.
2.
a. To stroll along or wander: "As he was extremely early, he trolled past the community center" (David Bezmozgis).
b. To move around in an area or go to different places searching for something.
c. To examine or search through something: trolling through old family photos looking for a picture of my aunt.
3. Music To sing heartily or gaily.
n.
1.
a. The act of trolling for fish.
b. A lure, such as a spoon or spinner, that is used for trolling.
2. Music A vocal composition in successive parts; a round.
3.
a. A person who posts inflammatory or otherwise unwanted material on an electronic forum, especially anonymously.
b. The material so posted.
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