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long⋅lin⋅er

[lawng-lahy-ner, long-]
–noun
a commercial fishing vessel that uses a longline.

Origin:
1950–55; long line + -er 1
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long-lin·er   (lông'lī'nər, lŏng'-)
n.  
  1. A person who fishes using a longline.

  2. A vessel used for long-lining.

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